Best Openings / Intro's

A truly magnificent remake of the 1922 Nosferatu film. However influential and innovative the original film maybe, you have to understand the fact that some things just weren't possible back then so I'd say this is actually better than the original. It's definitely one of the best remakes I've ever seen and quite possibly the best vampire film of all time as well.

Klaus Kinski's performance as Count Dracula is one of the film's strongest points and it's nothing short of phenomenal. As memorable as they come. Isabelle Adjani was perfect for the role as well. She's stunning and it's impossible to keep your eyes off her. As for Bruno Ganz, he did a fine job. Renfield's character on the other hand I think was played better in the original.

Above all, the one thing that got me instantly hooked is perhaps the haunting and evocative atmosphere which owes much to the cinematography and the bleak ambient music which was played throughout the film. It works like a charm. This film also has one of the best opening sequences I've ever seen and it really set the mood for what is to come and make no mistake, it's all about the mood here. You need to be in a right mood to appreciate this.

I'll have to say the only thing that even slightly disappointed me was perhaps the ending, but it's no deal breaker. Lastly I've gotta give credits to the writers. It was quite poetic writing without being over done and I really liked it. I think the film is well ahead of it's time and unappreciated much.

Absolutely fucking incredible cinematic experience. I loved every second of it. If ever you needed any proof as to how good cinema can be, this would do it nicely.

The music, the writing, the camera work, the acting, it was all perfect in a way. Audrey Tautou is such an amazing actress and Jean-Pierre Jeunet is a genius. Seriously, I'm still in awe.

19 August 2008

This is wicked. And really cool. Cool in a dark and violent way that is. It turns a bit chaotic with the twist nearing the end but the last scene was a total blast. It made the film even more the better.

Brad Pitt and Edward Norton both deliver superb performances and the dialogue was fucking awesome. Add to that a stunning soundtrack. This movie as a whole is pure genius.

As far as American classics go, this one's among the greatest of all time. Don't think I need to say anymore.

7 September 2008

It's easy to indulge yourself when a film get's this good. Irène Jacob is a wonderfully talented actress and I love the overall feel of the film but the ending felt way too forced for my liking.

Blue was perfection while Red and White are both are excellent films.

12 September 2008

Georg: Why are you doing this to us?
Paul: Why not?

Watching this film is like being tortured. It's intense, painful to watch and looks extremely realistic, until he picks up that remote control that is.

7 October 2008

Trippy, violent and chaotic as hell but amidst all the mayhem, there's a great love story and sadly, some people just don't get the satire or the film itself.

Originally written by Tarantino but Oliver Stone modified the script to an extent and Tarantino ended up not really appreciating the outcome but I think this film is phenomenal in a lot of aspects includng the acting, the cinematography and the soundtrack to name a few.Absolutely loved the experience.

20 october 2008

Outrageous and nasty as fuck! I'm beginning to think these guys actually deserve each and every penny they make from this.

22 october 2008

One of the greatest films you'll ever watch. It's incredible how realistic it all looked and it really succeeds in delivering a powerful message. I wish they make more films like these. Highly recommended.

I was pretty sceptical about this at first considering it's a film about the Sabra and Shatila Massacre from an Israeli point of view. Was expecting major propaganda but it turns out it's more of an anti war flick (talk about good timing!) and it doesn't try too much to lay the blame on anyone. But at the end though, my initial thoughts were proved right in a way coz apart from Ariel Sharon, every other Israeli was portrayed as naive and having no clue at all even though they themselves helped the Lebanese Christian Phalangist army massacre over 3500 Palestinian refugees, most of 'em helpless kids, women and elderly.

Still, it's a powerful war film that will probably move most to tears. The story is told as a memoir from the director who after an encounter with an old friend starts having nightmares about his involvement in the whole thing and decides to take a stroll down the memory lane. The result is a harrowing tale of war and the toll it takes. Add to that a brilliant score and some of the best animation ever and it really is a film worthy of praise. At the end of the day though, one must wonder, will we ever learn from the past. Doesn't seem like so given the current situation in the region.

21 January 2009

A Werner Herzog masterpiece.

14 July 2009