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| Name | Manda C |
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| Movie: | Fight Club, Dawn of the Dead, Ginger Snaps I & II, Halloween (remake), Ring I, II and 0, Sleepy Hollow, Session 9, Jacobs Ladder, Freeway, Bad Santa, Satan's Little Helper, 20 30 40, Hellraiser I & II, 28 Days Later, The Eye I & II, Disco Pigs, My Own Private Idaho, Ravenous, Return of the Living Dead 3, Tideland, Stay Alive, The Dark, I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK, A Tale of Two Sisters, May, The Dreamers, Ghost World, Buffalo '66, Battle Royale, The Isle, Mortal Kombat, Spun, 30 Days of Night. |
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| Actor: | Su-jeong Lim, Christina Ricci, Edward Norton, Tina Majorino, River Phoenix, Mia Kirshner, Dominique Swain, Bruce Campbell, Cillian Murphy, Milla Jovovich, Hayden Panettiere, Angela Bettis, Emily Perkins, Sheri Moon, Amber Tamblyn, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Radha Mitchell, Jodelle Ferland, Thora Birch, Clea DuVall. |
| Director: | Takashi Shimizu, Tim Burton, Hideo Nakata, Rob Zombie, Mike Takashi, Kim Ji-woon, Lucky McKee. |
| Quote: | "We came to wreck everything and ruin your life, God sent us"Sonny, Romper Stomper. "Life is great. Without it, you'd be dead." Gummo. |
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Hi my names Manda. I love to collect and watch all types of movies. My favorites are Horror, Indie, drama, foreign and a few thrillers.
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The Door in the Floor
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A sad and touching look at the effects of loss on a once happy family. As Eddie, a summer assistant for writer Ted is pulled into an affair with Ted's wife Marion the impact of learning the family's secrets becomes more severe as the film draws to its conclusion. The most prominent feature of the film is the fact it exposes the effects of loss on different people. From a Father trying to move on, to a mother drowning in grief and a child suffering due to events she wasn't even alive to witness. Although a slow moving film its events stayed in my mind long after I watched it.
Dumplings (Gaau ji)
Unrated
Definitely disturbing, a must see if you enjoyed the short version in 3 extremes as it makes much more sense and is therefor more enjoyable. Miriam Yeung is brilliant in this film clearly very talented.
20 30 40
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Although I've never been one for films aimed at females I found this one unique and surprisingly touching. Sylvia Chang was brilliant as the unlucky in love middle aged Lilly. But Angelica Lee is defiantly the standout with her touching performance of Xiao Jie. Her flirtatious relationship with her singing partner highlights how gay and straight relationships suffer the same struggles. I would recommend this film to anyone who wants a unique look at relationships for women in the modern world.
The Edukators (Die Fetten Jahre sind vorbei)
R
This was quite a surprise. An interesting commentary on capitalism and it's effects on society. This combined with strong relationship problems creates a unique experience.
I Love Your Work
R
A strange look at the consequences of celebrity and the culture surrounding it. At times the film becomes confusing as it blurs reality with fantasy but this often makes Gray Evans a more relatable character.
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Silent Hill
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Originally I was disappointed in this movie until I watched it without comparing it to the games. Since then it has become one of my favorites.
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Janghwa, Hongryeon (A Tale of Two Sisters)
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Brilliant movie full of twists and turns that compel me to watch it over and over.
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Saibogujiman kwenchana (I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK)
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Hilarious and touching a unique and quirky romantic comedy.
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Tideland
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A beautiful film created in a surreal world. Although some parts made me feel gross I have to admit this added to the overall feel of the film.
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Disco Pigs
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This movie is pure brilliance. Murphy shines in his role as Pig pre 28 Days Later fame. It took me a while to understand the heavy accents. But once I did the story was really rewarding. A story about obsessive love told in a completely original fashion.
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lovecyn4everposted 2 hours ago -
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Gutterballs
by JohnA movie that reminiscent the 80's slashers movies, plus, some porn. Maybe some fans of this decade will be please (Not me).
Bad acting and I felt bored several time and willing to see it ending, but the movies has a lot of gore and brutal death scenes that are the only reasons that make it worth watching otherwise skip it.Hey, you should really NOT see this!
A movie that reminiscent the 80's slashers movies. Maybe other fans of this decade will be please (Not me).
Bad acting and I felt bored several time and willing to see it ending, but the movies has a lot of gore and brutal death scenes that are the only reasons that make it worth watching otherwise skip it.
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Diary of the Dead
by TaniaPretty watchable movie.
And quite easy to review also.
Wanna bet?
- Sudden zombie boom;
- film students catching zombies on camera;
- zombies roaming around all over the place;
- film students running away from zombies while catching them on camera;
- normal people turning into zombies;
- film students witnessing normal people turn into zombies while catching them on camera;
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... And so on and so forth.
It's not a great film, as you may suspect already, but it isn't all that bad either.
The amateur camera work adds a nice touch to it. Makes it feel a little different from other zombie movies and a bit more realistic.
As far as realism can go in this genre, that is.
But, yeah, the directing style helped the rating a great deal. And considering that I only gave it 3 stars... You can imagine how it isn't such a must-see movie.Watch it only if you have a tendency for enjoying movies with an amateur filming style.
If you don't, then there's a pretty good chance you'll hate it.
And if, on top of that, you don't usually tend to care for regular zombie movies all that much either... Then there's a pretty good chance you'll end up slitting your wrists halfway through it.posted 1 day ago -
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The Dark Knight
by DavidTo start off here. I've been a Batman fan since I was child. I do remember reading all of the comics I could get my hands on. As with most kids I had alot of comics I would read but Batman was always the top pick for me. He was the one that was real to me. No superpowers, just a ordinary man who has built up his mind and body to perfection in a attempt to rid Gotham City of the kind of criminal element that took his parents away from him as a child. I do remember thinking of Batman as I was reading the comics back then ( and I still do) that maybe in his mind he figures that if he puts away enough villians that in the end he will get to see his parents alive one last time. A kids way of thinking I guess but thats one thought I had from my childhood about him that always stuck with me. Then in my teens the film series started. The previous film series started out promising with Batman 1989, not a great film but a good start. Each film that followed got worse until we hit the lowest of the low with" Batman And Robin" a film so bad that I haven't been able to sit through the entire thing to this day. I have to admit things looked bleak for the Batman live action films . To me I could at least say I had the animated series to fall back on and the great animated film " Batman Mask Of The Phantasm" which anyone who hasn't seen this film should check it out as soon as possible. Then Christopher Nolan entered the picture and helped bring life back to the Batman live action films. I will begin my Dark Knight review with this, hype can be the undoing of an undeserving movie. And I've never seen a movie in my lifetime with more hype than The Dark Knight ( maybe except for Batman 1989). Between the return of The Joker and Two-Face to the big screen, the tragic death of Heath Ledger and the fact that it was following one of the most realistic and best comic based movies ever, the pressure was on Chris Nolan and his cast to deliver. And not only did they, but they hit it out of the park. The plot was finely crafted to make every scene, every character, important to the film. To make a long story short and simple, Harvey Dent is trying to clean up Gotham through the "proper" channels, basically acting as Batman's lawful counterpart. The Joker, however, would rather watch the city burn (figuratively). Heath Ledger dissolved into the sick, twisted role in a way I've seen very few actors do and deserves to be commended, regardless of his untimely passing. Its been a while since I could say that something made my skin crawl until The Joker tells the story (or at least A story) of how he got his facial scars. That along with the pencil trick which made me jump in my seat.
Gotham's need for a hero is glorified in this film. And so is it's hate for that same hero. A masked hero is not a hero at all. He is more like a vigilante who is to be arrested on sight. For it is he who has brought darkness upon them. Hence, they await a 'White Knight'. One who does not need to hide his face from the people. One whose identity is known by all and sundry. One who fears nothing. We find ourselves witnessing sacrifice. Then again, it isn't merely the sacrifice of a person, or even many, for the sake of something good in the end. It is the sacrifice of oneself.
The genius of Christopher Nolan brings to us the sequel of Batman Begins, a revamp to the entire saga of Batman on the big screen. A film that helped change the way the entire world looked at comic book superheroes. The Dark Knight succeeds in taking it not just one, but a couple of steps further. Christian Bale is still the same under that black mask. Heath Ledger's portrayal of The Joker is not just terrifying or shocking, it is beyond belief. That voice, that walk, that laugh! It is nothing short of haunting. Then there is Aaron Eckart, playing Harvey 'Two-Face' Dent, who is just as good. Everyone in this film is spot on. Everything about it is a revelation.
It's two and a half hours long. The dialogue is gripping. It is absolutely magnificent seeing something like this on the big screen. The entire concept of Batman wanting to go back to becoming Bruce Wayne and be done with his superhero days, and how he tries to achieve that by glorifying Harvey Dent, the DA of Gotham City, goes deep into the character of Bruce Wayne. Bruce Wayne is, after all, only human. The character of The Joker, his want to give Gotham a 'better class of criminal', to prove that 'when the chips are down, civilized people will eat each other' shows us an entire different side of the common people.
Going back to The Joker, he is perhaps the most complex villain created in comic book history and giving him a simple 'bad guy' tag would not be doing justice to him. The wonders they have done with him is unbelievable. He robs millions of dollars only to burn it. He is indeed a man one 'does not understand'. He is one who 'just want to watch the world burn'. The film is a work of art, often obscure. The sequences have been made with the utmost attention to detail, the last 45minutes being absolutely outstanding.
While Heath deserves the most attention for the Joker, the rest of the cast deserves some extra praise. Christian Bale is excellent as both playboy Bruce Wayne and the dark knight. Aaron Eckhart plays the ying to Batman's yang until the accident that scars him, turning into a madman with a purpose. Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman both show their old charm and Maggie Gyllenhaal steps in and does a very good job replacing Katie Holmes. To sum up here since I feel I might be rambling, this is an epic comic book masterpiece that I feel fans and even non fans of Batman will enjoy. Simply one of the bestHey, you should really see this!
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I recommend you see...Guess what, Heath Ledger fans? We've got one more new movie to look forward to with Ledger in it!
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Get Smart
by JohnGet Smart was a very good film, it was funny and exciting at all the right moments.
The film was well directed and scripted, featuring some truly terrific action sequences that are very pulse poundingHey, you should really see this!
Get Smart was a very good film, it was funny and exciting at all the right moments.
The film was well directed and scripted, featuring some truly terrific action sequences that are very pulse poundingposted 3 days ago -
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Hey, you should really see this!
Well acted and directed. Brutal, dark and completely absorbing,posted 3 days ago -
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Dan in Real Life
by TaniaMeh... Too sweet for my taste.
But I'm not gonna say it's a bad movie. I'm sure you'll love it, if by any chance you're into this sort of films.
And Carell is quite funny as this 'How the hell am I supposed to deal with these teenage girls who happen to be my daughters' kind of father. I personally liked him better on the Daily Show, but I must admit he doesn't do bad here either.
This was a first for me, you know? I mean, watching him perform in a movie. And I was quite pleased to find his talent for comedy is still in shape.
But as it turns out, it wasn't enough to win me over. The romance factor is too much of a presence and spoils just about any laughs Carell's silliness may provide.
And besides, Binoche's being part of the cast didn't help all that much either. I don't know why, but that woman really gets on my nerves sometimes. I think maybe it's because of her annoying naive look and persistent silly-cute smile. A real pćozinho sem sal as they say in my country.
Roughly translating it, a real tiny bread without salt.
What?
It makes sense where I come from.Average romance/drama/comedy.
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Wanted
by TaniaCrazy, crazy action flick!
Quite different from all the rest, I can tell you.
First of all, and unlike most action movies out there, it's not supposed to portray reality while at the same time using some ridiculous, annoying far-fetched scenes as a way of dealing with the infamous plot holes. This happens all the time in this genre. You know like, for instance, when a plot is flowing in a somewhat tidy fashion and then out of the blue comes a car flying over a burning bridge, only to fall on the road later again and keep on moving as if it never happened.
No, Wanted's not like that at all. It was never meant to portray reality as we know it. It's way too insane for that.
Let's just say they put the far in the far-fetched and manage to go beyond it. And what usually looks ridiculous in other movies becomes acceptable and even enjoyable in this one. Because they're not breaking any reality-bound rules. And how could they? The whole movie makes us feel that there are absolutely no rules to be broken. It's like they've created a whole new reality where anything goes. A quite clever move in my opinion, as it completely obliterates the far-fetchedness problem. Truth is, you can't have a far-fetched scene in a movie where all the scenes are meant to look unreal.
And that's really the beauty of Wanted.
That and also the dark humour in it. Sharp and unconventional, just the way I like it.
Also, the directing is just amazing. Definitely not ordinary in any sense of the word. Sometimes it's sheer madness, with very specific scenes rushing after each other to provide you with a sense of being in the characters' shoes and seeing things from their perpective, not only in terms of what they're capturing with their eyes, but also in terms of how those images and situations affect their state of mind.
Yeah, some shots are really that good.
But I guess I won't be mentioning any more about the directing. Better watch for yourself. As it turns out, reviews are no match for the real deal. Which in this case is well worthy of your time and attention.
Although...
And you know what they say...
All good comes to an end, right?...
Right.
(Except for Fight Club, that is. And very few other movies... But that's really not the point here.)
Well, despite all the good things I've been mentioning until now... I gotta be honest. The movie theme is not all that exciting or even original. And it's my belief they didn't make all that much effort while working on the plot either. Which means the storyline could have been a lot more breathtaking and also a whole lot more awe-inducing.
Very entertaining, but by no means brain candy.
Still, it beats the crap out of most movies lacking a top-noch plot. And considering the amount of films which fit in that category, I'd say Wanted is a pretty goddamn good movie in the overall.
And that's that.It's a bit hard to explain the way this movie works.
Better watch the thing and find out for yourself.posted 4 days ago -
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by CreepNow this was one scary and frightful movie. Very believable and nerve-wracking. Nail-biting and suspenseful. An eerie movie that will have you jumping out of your seat. This movie defines horror. One of the best horror films of 2007.
I highly recommend this movie to any true horror fan out there!!
You definitely should see this movie! Scary stuff!
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Them (Ils)
by CreepThis movie was not the least bit scary to me. The Strangers was way scarier. I don't care that "Them" is based on a "supposedly" true story. I looked everywhere for it and there's nothing that comes even close to what these directors described. I understand that most horror movies "based" on a true incident are far fetched to begin with, but this being based on a "true case" could've been the only thing to save this movie, and make it even remotely scary. "The Strangers" comes closer to a true incident than this does. The "Keddie Cabin Murders(www.cabin28.com)", although not thoroughly explained in The Strangers story wise, is a completely and utterly frightening tale. At the end of "Them" it explains that one of the "actual" killers did this evil deed simply because, and they quote "They wouldn't play with us". Scary right? One good thing this movie had going for it. Well I thought so too only if that were true. I later found out that the whole ending was fabricated by the directors. Again, not saying that this "true story" label being a lie is what makes this movie so bad. It's just that only if it were really "true" would I look at this bore fest in a different light, but on the contrary it's still a sloppy mess on the surface. No real thrills, no nail-biting suspense, not even a good build up. Yes it's true, the acting was good and there's some pretty decent atmosphere, but story wise this blows. As a director it's your job to tell a story through particular shot choices and keep the movie at a certain pace. No matter how many good actors or directors of photography you have, it's up to the director to be able to carry all of this material well. This movie had a lot of prime key elements, and it could've been something really good, but it was just executed very poorly. Nothing here was even convincing enough to send real chills, and to be "truly" scary it must be very believable(I partly blame the lame "sewer ending" for destroying that part). Anyways stick to The Strangers. A much better movie in every way possible.
Read my review. I really DID NOT like this movie at all...
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