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Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl
PG-13
Without example in the past, will remain without imitation in the future. This is truly a great film. (The very film which inspired me to become a screenwriter. I think that just about sums up my love for this film.)
2.
Treasure Planet
PG
This didn't get the attention it so rightly deserves. A sequel would have been awesome.
4.
The Count of Monte Cristo
PG-13
The rating speaks for itself. But supposedly the book is better than the film.
5.
The Three Musketeers
PG
Alexander Dumas (the author) is not only a legend, but an inspiration of mine.
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The Man in the Iron Mask
PG-13
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Great performances by Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Gerard Depardieu and Gabriel Byrne.
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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
by Dposted 15 hours ago -
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The Dark Knight
by DSimply put, this is the best adaptation of anything anywhere into film. Up until now the only "villains" you have seen in any comic movie (let alone many movies made-to-date) has lacked substance and depth. From the opening scene of a Gotham crime in broad daylight to the final scenes we see a city that we have never really known before. Policed by comical figures and protected by a plastic suite wearing, bad one lining Batman. We finally (including the Batman Begins) have a villain that feels so eerily real you get shivers down your spine and a city so torn and chaotic that there are points where you feel lost and hopeless in your seat.
For me this was the best cinematic experience I have ever had, and would pay to see it again not out of boredom or "nothing better to do" or just to have another friend to see it with me. Fuck the friend, I want to see it again myself. The film itself is, in my opinion, flawless. The characters were cast to the T, the parts were played to perfection and the film itself, with seamless accuracy pulled the real sadistic and chaotic world of Gotham and made you almost live it in your seat. At almost every moment of portrayal of the Joker, it hit every note that I was looking for in who he truly is, on paper and in reality. He is psychotically thrilling and devilishly accurate (even for a psych major).
I can't say enough good things about this film, I really wanted to find at least one flaw in it, and every time I looked, all I found was something else that amazed me. The surgically accurate portrayal of a truly psychotic man that is only motivated to see the world burn, a Batman who really cannot find himself and the mind games between them. I really felt the hard hearted feeling for the long arm of the law of Gotham; almost so that it was depressing watch it. The movie had triumph, truth and tragedy. I have never walked away from a film so satisfied or surprised as at the moment I saw this film. It is the ONLY film in a theatre that I almost gave it the standing ovation, literally standing and clapping. If I had seen it in the opening week, I guarantee I would have, as well as many others in the stands.
The only criticisms I have heard is that the fight scenes are too quick or that Batman's voice is unreal. First, the voice is not unreal and believe it or not that's how it's supposed to be (whether his own naturally produced voice or modified in some way by technology). There's a reason police officers are trained to speak in deep monotone and commanding voices, it's a psychological tactic (read a book). Secondly, the average fist fight lasts less than 30 seconds (check your almanac). Finally I found both parts only to increase the mood and reality of the film. The manner in which Bruce fights or is injured is both believable and completely logical for his character, the same goes for the Joker. Much attention was paid by both actors to their speech and delivery as well as the directors conveyance of how the two battle (the Joker would never fight Batman one-on-one or fair). These only made the movie the flawless piece of work I said it was.
I was initially opposed to the probability of nominating Ledger. I have since changed my mind. Not that he should win, but I think it is impossible for him to miss the ballot at this point. Even if he had not died he would have a strong chance of being nominated, which would've surprised me had I not seen the film. Now, it seems inevitable based on his performance.
Enjoy!It may seem a little late, but I can't help but just want to praise the beauty and complexity of this film.
posted 2 days ago -
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A Soldier's Story
by MarkCourtroom drama, written by Charles Fuller from his Pulitzer Prize-winning, "A Soldier's Play", was nominated for Best Picture. Great ensemble cast features early supporting performances from Denzel Washington, David Alan Grier, and Robert Townsend.
Although this film lost the Best Picture Oscar to Amadeus in 1985, it still remains an effective drama about the investigation of the murder of a black sergeant in the South during the racially-divided 1940s.
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4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (4 luni, 3 saptamini si 2 zile)
by JaniceGLORIOUS! GLORIOUS! GLORIOUS!
Acting is impeccable (top notch) and incredibly believable. So believable in fact that the conversation about the abortion made me feel extremely queasy and desirous of ending the film (I am squeamish of nature) - that's how real it was.
Definitely haven't seen such brilliant actors in a while...!
Story flows along smoothly, with just the right amount of suspense to keep us on the edge of our seats.
The ending blew me away! It was so simple yet so poignant.
Probably the best thing that's happened to foreign cinema in the year 2008 (or was it at the end of 2007? Pff, doesn't matter! I'm sure it owns the foreign films of 2007 anyhow!).You are officially deranged if you don't see this.
(The above sentence mostly applies to lovers of foreign films)
And to everyone else: you must see this! :)posted 3 days ago -
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Definitely, Maybe
by JanicePfff!!
This had some potential, but it all went away within a mere half hour!
Perhaps original, yet the only reason it is, is probably because it's an under-exploited subtype of the rom-com genre.
Ryan Reynolds doesn't enchant me. Abigail Breslin doesn't either (at least not in this film).
Totally disappointed that the great Rachel Weisz accepted to play in this film.
Isla Fisher is most certainly the highlight of it all.
Besides that?
Hmm, nothing.
This is too plain and predictable. Needs more spice and twist.SKIP THIS!
BECAUSE:
Time is the most precious element of human existence. The successful person knows how to put energy into time and how to draw success from time.
-Denis Waitley-
Hope you got the message folks =P
posted 3 days ago -
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Man on Wire
by scottfasinating documentery about amazing true story of phillippe petits crazy walk across world trade centre in newyork, from one building to other, a indepth look at build up, plans and obstacles along the way, interviews with phillipe and his team, and recreations of the day and build up, also a glimpse at earlier fetds like notre dame in paris. well made, never dull, and even though events on twin towers was never filmed, photos of crossing and preperation up top keep it intereting, watching it now, a few years after sept 11, its a eery feeling, as towers are definatly a charactor here, showing the construction, of tower to its part in walk, and a credit to filmmakers for not mentioning sept 11, as it took place in 1974, its not a factor.
a great documentery about a amazing event
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The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters
by scotta entertaining doc about the competitive world of arcade game rivalry, focusing in on two guys and the controvershal donkey kong rivalry, where each wsas getting record beating scores, and leading up to day where the two will meet publicly, and shoot it out, a modern day doc setting but theme will certainly take you back to arcade days, of many games, the guys them selves coming of both well and aragant,ax doc doesent shy away from the controversy which was brought up, i hear a film will be made of events here, and i can see this happening, bring it on
a entertaining documentery
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The Dark Knight
by IrisI doubt I'll say anything that no - one else has said. Perhaps not the best movie of all time, but still excellent.
Plenty of acting talent, including Gary Oldman and Michael Caine. However, all are completely outdone by Heath Ledger. Is it possible to walk like a psycho? Ledger manages. Can any man look attractive with white face paint, a purple suit and unwashed hair? Ledger manages.
I can imagine how difficult it must have been to write this in a way in which it would not come across as over - the - top or clichéd. The clichés are there, but they're brushed over with some new flavour.
In danger of being average, but Heath Ledger saves it. R.I.P Heath; you have proven yourself worthy of my 'Favourite Actors' list.I know, it's been simply ages since you've received a recommendation for this, right? Just wanted you all to know, I haven't forgotten you.
posted 5 days ago -
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Wanted
by YvetteAh when you get to the bit with the car....I just laughed and laughed and laughed. But in a good way.
This is one of those movies that manages to look really cool without making the mistake of taking itself too seriously at the same time.
If you can get past the fairly obvious and slightly mad plot lines and hone in on the fantastic action and CGI scenes it's an awesome movie.
There is a nice tongue-in-cheek feel about much of this flick which I like - an action movie should never try and be uptight intellectual material.
I really enjoyed the particularly improbable scenes because they made me "believe" that they were possible.
All in all, as usual a great visual flick from Bekmambetov. And some fine acting from the "thinking girl's man" McAvoy.
He's just a dear :oPJust brilliant style!!!!
posted 6 days ago -
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Paris Je T'aime
by Man"Francine: There are times when life calls out for a change. A transition. Like the seasons. Our spring was wonderful, but summer is over now and we missed out on autumn. And now all of a sudden, it's cold, so cold that everything is freezing over. Our love fell asleep, and the snow took it by surprise. But if you fall asleep in the snow, you don't feel death coming. Take care"
This review will be pretty long so bear with me. Paris Je T'aime or (Paris, I Love You) is a collaboration of international directors all over the world and tells stories about love in the City of Love. The film is broken down into 18 short films by different directors. While some segments bore me out of my skull and most of them, impressive, "Paris, Je T'aime" as an entity is a brilliant piece of work. Okay, so we'll start off with:
Montmartre: This is the birthplace of one of film's most celebrated characters, Amelie. The short "Montmartre" directed by French writer-director Bruno Podalydes tells the story of a man psycho-analyzing all women who pass by him while inside his car on a parking spot. Fate decides to pair him up with a woman with low sugar level and the rest is history. The opening short was pretty okay, nothing out of the ordinary, it was a generic "when boy meets girl" love story and that was that.
Quais de Seine: A story about three hopeless teenage boys who teases every women they see. One of them however meets a lovely young Muslim woman and immediately on the get-go, it is love at first sight. This segment was better than the first but again nothing special. Directors Chadha & Berges showed that love knows no boundaries even if you're from different ethnicities.
Le Marais: A pretty awkward short by Gus Van Sant. A homosexual Gaspard Ulliel is somehow attracted to a young printshop worker and believes they are soul mates. You can call it a twist perhaps and this short's conclusion will give you a chuckle. The guy said call him not run.
Tuileries: At this part of the film it's already picking up pace as American filmmakers the Coen brothers directs this hilarious segment that stars Steve Buscemi in a non-speaking role and tells the story of an American tourist who breaks the cardinal rule of eye contact while in a Tuileries station. This bit had me laughing all the way and I loved every minute of it.
Loin du 16e: A beautiful short about a woman who leaves her baby in a daycare before taking a long commute to her employer's house to take care of the employer's baby. This one is beautiful. That's all I can say. The lullaby that she sings is quite catchy too.
Porte de Choisy: When I saw this one it reminded me of David Lynch's "Mulholland Drive". Because in a nutshell, this film is just plain weird. So this guy, a hairstylist, heads out to Chinatown in Paris and from this point forward I didn't understand what was going on. The guys who made this must be high up their boners when they shot this one. And alas, it requires second viewing to fully understand it.
Bastille: This is one of my favorites. The story will make you sad although I did not cry like a leaked faucet, I'm still depressed every time I remember this bit.
Place des Victoires: So the previous short was sad right? Wait until you get a hold of this one. Japanese director Nobuhiro Suwa directs Juliette Binoche as a grieving mother and Willem Dafoe as a magical cowboy. This bit is "Bastille" but ten times sad. The story is just heart-breaking.
Tour Eiffel: French animator Sylvain Chomet directs this cute little short about a boy who tells how his parents who are both mimes, meet in prison and fall in love. "Tour Eiffel" is a funny, feel-good, romantic, cute short film that'll surely tickle your funny bone. This one is up there too.
Parc Monceau: Alfonso Cuaron's collaboration stars chain-smoking Nick Nolte and feisty Ludivine Sagnier as they talk about something I don't really care about in one continuous single shot. I can see the effort but the dialogue failed to glue the audience to the characters presented on-screen. Turns out, the 3rd person was the young lady's baby. Wow.
Quartier des Enfants Rouges: French filmmaker Oliver Assayas directs Maggie Gyllenhaal as an American actress in Paris who obtains unstable hashish from her dealer. What kept me glued to this one is not the story but Maggie's acting. It may be short but it was enough. Strong emotions radiates from her face and it is simply amazing.
Place des fêtes: "Bastille" was sad, "Place des Victoires" was 10x sadder but this one is the saddest of the whole bunch. Actually, its not sad, its fucking depressing. To think that it was a short 6 minute film but it felt like watching all of Darren Aronofsky's films in one fell swoop. The short starts simple but then it builds up to one tragic ending with the symbolic, almost poetic, concluding shot of the two coffees the woman is holding.
Pigalle: Remember when I said some shorts bored me out of my skull, well, this is one of them. I love Bob Hoskins as an actor and all but why would I give a flying fuck about two old farts arguing in front of a prostitute? I'm sorry but this short is more suited for old farts.
Quartier de la Madeleine: Vincenzo Natali directs Elijah Wood and Olga Kurylenko in this vampirical take of a love story in the city of Paris. I'm not really a fan of the whole vampire myth but if the vampire is as feisty as Olga Kurylenko, then I'll gladly let her bite me. This one was stunning in a vampiric, weird kind of way. I love it.
Père-Lachaise: This one also belongs to the "Bored-Me-Out-of-My-Skull" department. I didn't know what was going on here. So this woman breaks up with the guy because the guy hates Oscar Wilde but then he trips and bumps his head on Wilde's epitaph and poof! Wilde appears to him to give some love advice and then he runs to the woman to reconcile with her. Yep, that's pretty much it. Sorry, Wes Craven, you're at the back of the line.
Faubourg Saint-Denis: This one is the best of them all. It easily takes the cake as the best short out of the rest well mainly because its directed by underrated German director Tom Tykwer. It also stars Natalie Portman and it is the most deeply affectionate love story of the bunch. Tykwer's style of directing was so spectacular and beautiful and amazing plus you have the most heart-wrenching montage you will ever see. Its just brilliant.
Quartier Latin: Another bore out of my skull short film, this film is about two old farts who meet at a restaurant for one last special dinner before they get divorced. Like I said in "Pigalle", this one is more suitable for old farts.
14e arrondissement: And last but not least, the most amazingly written short directed by Alexander Payne tells the story of a woman from Denver, Colorado who, while on her first Parisian holiday, narrates in rough French what she loves about Paris. The monologue of the woman is well-written and witty. Add to that her fake European accent will make you smile awkwardly. And I love it.
So that's it. My very lengthy review of "Paris, Je T'aime". You'll never see a review this long until "New York, I Love You" comes out. Can't wait.
4/5That's pretty long. Care reading that?
A must-see.posted 7 days ago -
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Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
by JensThis hilarious detective story set in Hollywood's acting high society is so full of great dialoges, quirky one-liners and twists that it's over sooner than you can blink. The trio of Robert Downey (again proves to be one of the most versatile and best actors of his generation), Val Kilmer (incredibly funny as kickass gay P.I.) and Michelle Monaghan (gorgeous and really talented) works so well together, as if they never had other partners before. The whole storytelling aspect of the movie is just fantastic, starting with a nicely 60s styled title sequence and Downey as smart ass narrator tearing down the illusion of watching a movie quite regularly by making it pretty damn clear that you are. The plot is smart, unpredictable and still makes sense in the end, the pace is really fast, sometimes maybe even a tad too fast.
I haven't laughed that hard in a movie for a while, yet was on the edge of my seat about what was gonna happen next. What a great mix of buddy comedy, action thriller and detective story. I want more of that.Hey, you should really see this if you enjoy buddy comedies or detective thrillers. This works perfectly as both.
posted 8 days ago -
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Planet Terror (Grindhouse Presents: Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror)
by xGaryA deadly plague that turns the populace into flesh eating mutants is released into the atmosphere and a band of misfits join together to fight their way to safety. Robert Rodriguez' pastiche of seventies and eighties style schlock horror seemed like a real breath of fresh air to me. The fact that two of its greatest exponents, Sam Raimi and Peter Jackson have been heading further and further down the overlong, sterile, technology orientated road of mainstream cinema makes it all the more ironic. Tarantino and Rodriguez seem to be headed completely in the opposite direction, concentrating on entertainment rather than ego, and in this film they deliver just the right blend of tongue in cheek humour, knowing homage and outrageous gore, the likes of which I haven't seen since Evil Dead 2. It's half John Carpenter and half George Romero, but manages to ape the films of their hey days to such an extent it surpasses anything either of them has done for a couple of decades. The cast overact their cinematic stereotypes to just the right degree, and the gore is amusingly ridiculous in a similar way to Return Of The Living Dead, itself a tongue in cheek semi-sequel to Romero's original zombie film. It'll never change your world, but that's hardly the point. 100% proof pure entertainment.
Hugely enjoyable high-camp comic strip gore-fest from the director of Sin City. If you like Evil Dead 2&3, you'll like this!
posted 8 days ago -
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Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (AVP 2)
by xGaryAVP 2 continues directly from the ending of the first film, with an alien/predator hybrid causing the ship to crash land back on Earth. A second ship is dispatched containing a kind of space-age alien cross between a CSI and Batman to clear up the resulting mess. The first film was dumb but fun, but I have to say I did not have high hopes for this one. At first it seemed that my fears were going to be justified because the first act of the film resembled a teen slasher flick more than anything else, complete with semi-clad nubile teens, people being picked off one by one in dark corridors and the inevitable pre-scares and false alarms. However, once the aliens hit the surface things got a LOT better. It "borrows" ideas heavily from other sources, notably Dawn Of The Dead and especially Aliens; a couple of scenes are lifted directly from it and the kick-ass mom protecting her young daughter is an obvious copy of Ripley. But it does it WELL. Despite the fact that the film can look a little too dark making it difficult to tell what's going on in places, it does look great and the fight sequences are very well done. The small town stereotypes are a little underwritten, but the action makes up for it and it never shies away from the gory side of things giving it a distinctly horror style spin. The alien hybrid is also done far better than the one in Alien Resurrection. For once it seems that a sequel has learned form the mistakes of its predecessor, and the result is a very pleasant surprise.
I'm probably going to end up in the stocks over this one as most of my friends slated it, and I must admit the score would probably have been lower if my expectations weren't so low...but I really enjoyed it! Think Land Of The Dead crossed with Aliens. MUCH better than the first one.
posted 9 days ago -
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The Dark Knight
by TommySimply put the best Batman movie ever made, the scrip and the direction by Nolan are uncanny. The film is just smarth from the begining until the very end, the performance of the main caracters are equally amazing, even the suporting cast makes a great job.
Well i do think the buzz is true, and Ledger does deerve te academy award, beacause he take a great comic caracter (maybe even the best villan in comics history), and makes it into a masterpiece or simple put a magnificent last performance. I must said that Ledger"s "Joker" is better that the one that Nicholson make, and i honestly never though that would be posible but it did happen.
Bale and Eckhart are not left behind whit brilliant performances. whit Bale making again a great job as the dark knight and Eckhart gives a very realistic performance as the DA of Gotham city.
To finish i must say, is a film that captures you and never lets go even after the final act.
R.I.P Heath LedgerHey, you should really see this!
posted 9 days ago -
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The Dark Knight
by SarahDirector:Christopher Nolan
Released: 2008
Stars: Christian Bale,Heath Ledger,Gary Oldman
and Morgan Freeman
Genre: Crime/Drama/Thriller
Country: USA
Batman and James Gordon join forces with Gotham's new District Attorney, Harvey Dent, to take on a psychotic bank robber known as The Joker, whilst other forces plot against them, and Joker's crimes grow more and more deadly.
*Possible spoilers ahead*
After a year and a half long wait, the sequel to the brilliant Batman Begins(2005), is finally here and boy did I enjoy it! It surpasses all my expectations and is FAR SUPERIOR to Begins. A Sequel which is far better and will be remembered for doing so. I you thought Begins was good, you will be plesently suprised. The Dark knight is as great as everyone says it is and more I'm still finding the words to describe even several days after watching it.
Yes, before I started watching the film, I knew Heath Ledger's perfromance would be amazing in the role of the Joker, and I was right. I have to admit that it didn't suprise me one bit. The time that he took to perfect his rol and the perfection in his voice, mannerisms and behaviour is just outstanding. He's created a character that's incredibly menacing and even in a 12A film, scary to watch. I'm sure he'll receive a post homours Oscar nomation, winning it I'm not so sure. It'll be down to whether the Academy can avoid the snobbery that they have over blockbuster films winning at the Oscars. He's character was also very funny and had several one liners, which I did laugh at. I don't think I'll ever forget his performance. It'll always be in my top five of all time.
Christian Bale repises his role as the caped crusader and has obtained a far huskier voice, which was great to hear. Bale is now my favourite Batman and I'm sure others would agree. Even as Bruce Wayne he oozes coolness in every scene he's in. His Batman is far darker than many previously and makes for a great character to watch.Bale also plays he's character tremendouly well and should be given credit for that, Also worth mentioning Aaron Eckhart's tremendous perfromance as two-facem who I didn't think would be good at all. Worth mentioniong Gary Oldman's Lt Gordon, Maggie Glyyenhaal's and Morgan Freeman's perfromance aswell, who all delivered fine performances. I'd really like to see Bale get some sort of credit for his performance, as it really was great.
The Dark Knight's cinematography was absolutly breathtaking to watch. In particular the sublime, opening sequence, which was inspired by Heat-which you can see . The colours, and sequences filmed just added a little realism to the films, giving it that post 9/11 feel. It also adds a little fear to the viewer, for instance in the Mayot's funeral. It drwas upon real events, which is just superb. Talking of superbm that Opening sequence was outstanding to watch. One of my favourite shots was one of the Joker, in the middle of the street, in almost a God like stance. Everything in the scene is quite shocking to watch. The joker and his henchman don't just feel like characters in a film-where you can just write them off. These characters really feel real and the sounds of the guns shots, in this scene only emphathises this. One classic line which I won't forget by the Joker.
I believe what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger..
The screenplay in the Dark Knight has to be one of the finest that I've seen for a summer blockbuster...since..well forever. It is obviously responsible for some great lines in the film. The scenes with the Joker and Batmanl, for instance-The iterrogation scene. I'm sure the screenplay will be up for an Oscar ans it is one of the best parts of the film for me. Loved this line from Alfred..
Some men just want to watch the world burn!
Nolan has now set the bar for Great summer blocckbusters. Everything in the film is FLAWLESS. The running time of nearly 3 hours flew b. His direction is absoulty outstanding. I just hope BAFTA award him with a Best Director nod next year.
The Dark Knight contains some amazing camer shots. For instance, as I mentioned before-that opening shot of the Jokers-WOW. One sequence towards the end, was just sensational to watch. I just hope this is the start of great summer blockbusters to come.
The score by Hans Zimmer is just sensational to hear. Every single piece of music livens up every scene and just get an absoulte buzz, when you watch it. You can;t help but cheers and smile when you hear part of that score. Just mesmerising. I hope it gets awarded at next years Oscars aswell.
I really think the editing is one of the sucess points of the film. The pinning together of some scenes , two or three at some stages really addes tension to the scene and sheer joy for the viewer. This adds to the experience and really makes it one hell of an enoyable experience.
Overall The Dark Knight is an absoulte MASTERPIECE. Filled with sublime acting, cinematorgpahy, excellent editing, screenplay. Expect the Dark Knight to receive several BAFTA noms and some OSCARS noms. I can't tell you how great this film is and how musch I enjoyed it. You must go along and see it for yourself.
Oustanding.
Highly recomended
10/10I know what you are thinking..." well I'm seeing it soon"....well I have to recomend it as it was simply oustanding..
See it soon...posted 10 days ago -
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The Cottage
by scottgood entertainment on show here, some good horror moments throughout, with a god sence of horror and comedy combined, british humour used well, all leads do good work, andy serkis and reece shearsmith are great as brothers, and jennifer ellison, with that scouse acent swearing away, a good watch, not a original film, but done well
Hey, you should really see this!
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Le Donk
by scottthis is hopefully going to give english director shane meadows a trilogi of classic films in a row, after exellent dead mans shoes and this is englnd, and again using talents of paddy considine, heres hoping
hope this is going to be great, shane meadows next film after this is england
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The Brave
by Claudia"It is the final measure of bravery is to stand up to death."
The Brave is a remarkable and affecting film with a touching story that should keep any viewer compelled. With Johnny Depp giving an incredible and arousing performance as well as directing with gripping style, this is a film that I am happy to have seen despite the emotion that I felt while watching it.
The Brave tells a unique story focusing on courage, bravery, audacity and death. It would be impossible for anyone to finish this movie without being affected by it's deep meaning and passion, which comes across as a beautiful and expressive film. I know that I certainly haven't seen a movie with a story anything like this one before, it is unique in a way that is astonishing as well as strange. Johnny Depp is Raphael, an unemployed and alcoholic American Indian who has just been released from jail. His time away from his family has caused his relationships with them to be not as good as he would like them to be. Their small family lives in a trailer park near a dump, and surrounded by unlikely people all with the commonality of being poor and with equal power. Raphael knows that this place is not good for his family, and only wants good for them... so much that he would be willing to do anything for them to live a better life. When he is offered a 'job' which would guarantee his family more than enough money to allow this, he cautiously accepts the offer that will mean his death. This may not seem like much, like a typical film with a strange and surreal story.. but I can assure you, it's much more. As influential as it is persuasive, The Brave kept me immersed within the story for the entire film, although some scenes were not needed quite as much as others. Most of the scenes came across with potent acting and profound scenes, with only a few moments that drifted off into something seen before. Something about this tragic plot is strikingly riveting and engrossing, which resulted in me becoming extremely connected with the characters. The Brave also has one of the saddest and best endings I have ever seen. Shock and grief flooded over me when I realized that it ended as it did, making the whole experience even more memorable than it would have been. It's not often that you see a movie with an ending as defined as this one.
Based on the novel by Gregory McDonald, and with screenplay by Paul McCudden, Johnny Depp, and his brother; Daniel Depp, the dialogue was very poignant and strong, despite the fact that the film's main concept seemed to be something different. To me, the impressive element that has left me so influenced was not the screenplay, but more the beautiful and intense directing - consisting of breathtaking shots and a striking intake on the movements. Some of the most powerful moments in The Brave came from scenes where little words are spoken, and the visual image in itself becomes overpowering.
Iggy Pop's original music for this film was very unique to say the least. At the start it seemed strange and perhaps even like it wasn't suited to the film, but as the movie goes on, the stirring score adds diversity to the overall film and makes some scenes in particular incredibly intense and transfixing. To me, the score was responsible for the range of emotions that came to me from The Brave. At one moment the sounds of fast music and laughter from the characters brought joy to me and happiness for watching the story become so enjoyable to watch - but at other times, the impressive score brings the disturbing or upsetting images to have even more impact on the viewer, making this film a lot more emotional to watch than I would have expected it to be.
Johnny Depp - what can I say. The man continues to surprise me with his talent, and this is yet another character that shows what a diverse actor he is. His performance is incredibly passionate and deep, resulting in it being astounding to watch. Even after the huge amount of his films that I have seen, it amazes me to see him each time in a completely different role, and still shining with his talent and affecting performance. Marlon Brando had a significantly smaller role that I would have thought in this film. In fact, he only has one scene in the whole film. I can't say that he is particularly amazing for his small role, but he is more than capable of delivering the performance that was needed. The Brave also had a handful of great performances from actors like Marshall Bell, Elpidia Carrillo, Frederic Forrest and Luis Guzmán. The acting overall is one of the greatest things that this film has to offer. Although the story closely centres on Raphael, the other acting is exceptional when needed.
Overall, The Brave is a film that I would strongly recommend. Fans of Johnny Depp already have a reason to see this; otherwise anyone in the mood for a unique and highly moving drama should see this. While some might find this boring and not interesting, to me it is completely the opposite. You just need to give it the attention it needs to find yourself touched and compelled until the end.A really touching and beautiful story that is incredible to watch. Johnny Depp directs as well as stars in this one - see it if you can get a copy of it (..or there's always the option of watching it online) :P
posted 10 days ago -
I recommend you see...
The Dark Knight
by scott
first the good, all performances are top notch, bale as batman, brings more to the role after batman begins, with a new worry to deal with, ledger as the joker, a great villain, very manic, and bringing new levels, and eckhart as harvey dent, is superb, in what should have been a origin story only. the opening was superb and it looked as if michael mann had stepped into directors chair, with a superb bank heist, superb set pieces throughout, a great batmobile/ batbike chase being highglight, but where lessons were learned after terible 90 sequels, it seems they might be going same way, firstly, as good as vilains are, having 2 spoils things, the joker is great, but we have to leave him especially in 3rd act for two face and vice versa, and it doesent work, it spoiled spiderman 3, and things probely will get worse for 3rd batman, the city is no longer a strong charactor like begins, and i miss that, and some scenes dont belong, the china sequence, and batman on his yaught for example, and maybe a little to much police corruption story going on, oh and gadgets, please stop with the crappy gadgets, hell have nipples next, and racing stripes, all in all a flawed film, throughout but with enough exiting moments throughout, the last 40 odd minutes being biggest casualty, so from my point of view, theres been a little to much praising of the joker due to ledgers death to justify a great film, a single performance does not make a great film,
yes a 3 and a half rating for dark night, come on bring it on, a great joker performance does not make a classic film
posted 10 days ago -
I recommend you see...
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
by scotta enjoyable hollywood retelling of robin hood,the famous english outlaw,costner portrays him as a hollywood star only could, and even though his american acent stasnds out a mile, he just about gets away with it, thanks to the film being a enjoyable romp, in no small way is alan rickman as sheriff of nottingham out to capture the hood, in a brilliant over the top performance, with classic lines like, AND CALL OF CHRISTMAS. he is a pantomine villain of the highest callibre, some great support throughout also, christian slater, trying his best, and morgan freeman, doing his usuall wise man role, and the lovely mary elizebeth mastrantonio rounding things off as maid marian, oh and a great cameo right at the end. some exellent set pieces throughout, great locations shot in the u.k, showing off some great history. watch it and be entertained and dont grumble if your english, and hollywood has raped your history, this wasent the first and certainly wasent the last, hello braveheart.
costner does robin hood with a american acent, whats not to love,,,god bless him
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