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| Movie: | Check out the list on my profile. Little Dorrit is on it somewhere: it's an under-acknowledged film, and a truly brilliant piece of work. Also, a word must go out to Uwe Boll: keep making movies!! I've never seen one, but I love reading the reviews of your films - Rarely do I get to laugh so much. |
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| Actor: | To be honest, I don't follow actors, per se, but I do like watching Kenneth Brannagh, Christian Bale, Tony Leung, Faye Wong, Gerard Depardieu, as well as others. |
| Director: | Not sure. I like the films of Christine Edzard, Kenneth Brannagh, Ridley Scott, Wong Kar Wai, Terence Mallick, ... |
| Quote: | "Hmmm... my 'flying over grass' skill doesn't seem to work as well over mud." [Tony Leung in: "天下无双" - which sadly in English is just rendered, "Chinese Odyssey 2002"] . |
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Scientist and Christian. Since a child I've loved film, and I'm a real sucker for beautiful imagery and music (hence I have a soft spot for some Wong Kar Wai movies, despite some other flaws in them).
In contrast I seem to get very frustrated with films that claim to be based on truth but which clearly falsify not only events but the people in them. Anything else? We usually divide cinema into two classes - good and bad. The good films are the serious ones, the artistic ones, the ones with good shots. The bad are simply escapist, romantic or just for entertainment. But if we examine them with care we notice that the 'good' pictures are actually the worst ones. The escapist film may be horrible in its own way, but the so-called 'good' pictures have almost all been developed by men holding the modern philosophy of no certain truth and no certain distinction between right and wrong. This does not mean that they have ceased to be men of integrity, but it does mean that the films they produce are tools for teaching their beliefs. ... Bergman has said that he deliberately developed the flow of his pictures - that is, the whole body of his movies rather than just individual films - in order to teach existentialism. [Francis Schaeffer] Oh, yeah: scoring. Now, I don't know why I'm bothering with this, 'cos, like it matters to anyone but me! I tend to give an "average" film a mid point score of 2.5/5, and then place films accordingly around that. I should add that I am tired of clever and technically good films that are fundamentally empty beyond their gimmick. Oldboy was popular in the West, but it's gross-out sick at its heart, so I'm sorry for all of you who were suckered by its cleverness. There are far better Korean films than this (and far better Japanese films than the works of Miike). Knots Untied |
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WALL-E
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It's beautifully animated, but it lacks the wit and humor of previous pixar films, and as a result suffers from being overly cutsy.
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Go
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Okay, so the film is a bit violent in parts, quite stylised, and the opening shots in the basketball court are a bit stagey. But what a great film! "This is my love story" says the lead character... kinda. ... A romance between a Japanese girl and a Korean-Japanese schoolkid, that neatly summarises some of the issues involved in a cool, trainspotting style. I love some of the lines at the end - and the use of lines from Romeo and Juliet.
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Little Dorrit (Nobody's Fault) (Little Dorrit's Story)
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Brilliant acheivement. Few ofther films capture the feel of Dickensian London so well, and none have dared what this film does - to tell a love story from the view points of both parties. Wrapped in social commentary, the film relates the love between Mr Clennam and Amy Dorrit, in a story arcing two films: the first from Clennam's view and the second from Amy Dorrit's view. Fantastic, riveting, and rewarding.
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The Killing Fields
R
One of my all time favourites, this is a movie that has not only influenced a lot of people to take an interest in Cambodia, but has been used in parts of the world as a teaching aid to illustrate the aftermath of civil war. Although I've given it 5 stars here, it does have one fault that still grates on me (one that is quite well known now, I guess): The ever-controversial song at the end. I agree with the producer, David Puttnam, that the film needs something at the end to lift the audience from the weight of the events, and the song (which was #1 around the world at the time of Pran's escape) may have played well amongst preview audiences, but its message is wholly inappropriate. Leaving that aside, the film's understated manner gives one of the greatest visualisations of a dictatorial regime from our recent history. And, even though it's now more than 20 years since I saw this in a theatre, the film still reduces me to tears whenever I see it. Sam Waterson's portrayal of Schanberg is incredible, and the film gains merit for not flinching from showing him in quite a poor light. But how many of us would have emerged cleanly from that situation? That Schanberg was more concerned that the truth be told than that he was seen as a hero (which he certainly wasn't) is a credit to him, because I have to admit, I sympathise a lot with Al Rockoff who believes that a fair amount of responsibility rests on Schanberg's shoulders. Many people now know that the person playing Dith Pran was a Cambodian refugee who also endured a similar experiences under the Khmer Rouge, and it must have been painful for him to revisit his experiences. This is a moving story that never descends into hopelessness, and I'd love to see the original edit of this with the footage of the Vietnamese involvement and Schanberg's breakdown. Ah well, maybe sometime it'll happen.
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In the Bleak Midwinter (A Midwinter's Tale)
Unrated
Sublime comedy about a trope of actors struggling to develop a version of Hamlet to save a local church. Much better than Brannagh's own interpretation of hamet, which followed this film.
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Mou gaan dou (Infernal Affairs)
R
Near perfect thriller. A tight script that is tense, fast-moving and filled with mixed loyalty. The leads struggle with past ghosts and present fears, and the director dares to leave things unsaid. Characters present for only one scene still manage to speak worlds about the central protagonists. Tony Leung and Andy Lau lead the cast, but who can forget the Eric Tsang as the Triad boss, or Anthony Wong's police chief? What a great shame that "The Departed" replaced its subtlety with "bad guys", obscenity and gore. It served however to show just how brilliant the acting in this film was.
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Chinese Odyssey 2002
Unrated
Joyous Hong Kong comedy, served with a slice of ham, opera, and good nature. Who, having seen it, can forget the "Romancing Eyes" or "Running on Grass" martial arts. For those who have seen them, it also contains in-joke and parody of a few Wong Kar Wai movies: 2046 and Chungking Express amongst them.
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tinkerbell19691posted 8 days ago -
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I recommend you see...
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 23 days ago -
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I recommend you see...
Mamma Mia!
by SarahDirector:Phyllida Lloyd
Released: 2008
Stars: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan,Colin Firth and Julie Walters
Genre: Musical/Comedy
Country: UK/USA
20 year old Sophie (Seyfried) is preparing to marry her boyfriend Sky (Cooper) at her mother's hotel on an island in Greece. She seemingly has it all; a carefree life, loving boyfriend and happy friends but one thing has been missing all her life; a father.
I have to admit that when we deciided to see Mama Mia!, my family and I, I wasn't sure what I would make of it at all. I know Abba songs like the back of my hand, never saw the musical but was sure I might dance a long at some stage. For sure I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Mama Mia has a certain charm to it that you can't ignore and I'm sure it will be one of the biggest hits of the summer.
The appeal of Mama Mia! is set in the songs and the brilliant cast. All the songs tell sophie's story well and you begin to like the characters a lot, but most likely Meryl Streep's character Donna. Donna is unaware of her daughter's actual father, any of the 3 leading men we see in the film; Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan and Stellan Skarsgård. All three do sing in the film and at times it can be quite funny. I'm sure not everyone wants to see the last James Bond actor sing his heart out to SOS or Stellen Skarsgard sing Take a Chance on Me, but really folks forget all that and just enjoy a fabulous film. I know Brosnan took a year of singing lessons and doesn't sound bad at all. Not so sure about the paring of Streep and Brosnan but that was only a minor flaw.
The set for Mama Mia, that being in the Greek Islands looks lovly on screen and some great shots of the actual island on helicopter which really gives you that "summer feeling" and actually made me forgets seriously analysing this film, if you see what I mean. Naturally the cheography is brilliant, most notably with Dancing Queen which, If I had the chance, I would have danced near my seat. Meryl streep can certianlydance around, as can Julie Walters both in their late 50's.
Now for the acting. To be honest I think the acting fitted well to the story. I felt most of the actors played a more laid back approach, as indeed this is not a serious film and shouldn't be taken as to be. JUlie Walters was brilliant to watch and lights up every scene she's in, including her hilarious rendition of "Take a Chance on Me." Colin Firth doesn't really do an awful lot but does sing, which wasn't that bad. Stellen Skarsgard, as most of the cast aren't that bad either.
The script is a plain and simple story but very funny and very well done indeed. I;, sure a lot of it was sidreted at die hard Abba fans but I certainly enjoyed it a lot. What's great is that the film is very funny and can divert your attention away from any pretenious bits that might annoy you, as not everything is going to break into song.
I can't recomend this enough. If there's one film that you should see it's Mama Mia! Can't tell you how much fun I had watching this.
Highly recomended
8/10Worth the watch as it's very funny to watch...
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Hello Hi, I am Teddy. Once you read this you cannot get out. Finish reading this
until it is done! As I said, I am Teddy. I am 7 years old. I have no eyes
and blood all over my face. I am dead. If you don't send this to at least 12
people I will come to your house at midnight and I'll hide under your bed.
When you're asleep, I'll kill you.
Don't believe me?
Case 1:
Patty Buckles
Got this e-mail. She doesn't believe in chain letters. Well, Foolish Patty.
She was sleeping when her TV started flickering on and off. Now she's not
with us anymore. Ha ha patty, Ha ha! You don't want to be like Patty, do
you?
Case 2:
George M. Simon
Hates chain mail, but he didn't want to die that night. He sent it to 4
people. Not good enough George. Now, George is in a coma, we don't know if
he'll ever wake up. Ha ha George, Ha ha! Now, do you want to be like George?
Case 3:
Valarie Tyler
She got this letter. Another chain letter she thought. Only had 7 people to
send to. Well, That night when she was having a shower she saw bloody Mary
in the mirror. It was the BIGGEST fright of her life. Valarie is scarred for
life.
Case 4:
Derek Minse
This is the final case I'll tell you about. Well, Derek was a smart person.
He sent it to 12 people. Later that day, he found a $100.00 bill on the
ground. He was premoted to head officer at his job and his girlfriend said
yes to his purposal. Now, Katie and him are living happily ever after.The
have 2 beautiful children.
Send this to at least 12 people or you'll face the consequences.
0 people- You will die tonight
1-6 people- you will be injured
7-11 people- you will get the biggest fright of your life
12 and over- you are safe and will have good fortune!
Do What Teddy Says!!!! Hurry, you must send to 12 people before midnight
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Bleach - Guess The Charactersposted 44 days ago -
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I... hi...like to watch them kung fu fighting movies as well. yes martial arts..i find any person can use through out their daily living (exercise).i usually watch watt i'm attracted to.
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