Movie Thread

Gargamel · 03-29-11, 05:37 AM

Figured we could have a thread about movies we have seen, comments on them, etc. Probably been on in the past, but I'm starting a new one!

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Just watched the newest Karate Kid. When I was growing up, the original was the coolest movie evah! This one, with Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, is pretty damn good actually. It follows the original script very closely, in the motifs it follows, a lot of scenes are almost copies. But it really carries it's own. The kungfu is very well done, and having Chan be the Mr Miagi of this one is pretty good. He brings an element of realism, or at least elements of good kung fu movies, to the movie.

Fans of the original and Kung fu movies will probably actually enjoy this one. The plot is identical, so don't expect any surprises, but the subtle twists and depth they did add make it worth watching.

I give it 2 1/2 (out of 4) Torpedos. Would have been 3, but the lack of originality in the script knocked it down a touch, but the overall quality of the movie is good. I would have been disappointed if I had paid to see it first run, but it's a quality second run or DVD flick.

Dowly · 03-29-11, 07:09 AM

Still haven't seen it but heard it's a good 'remake'.

Here's a Nostalgia Critic's Old vs. New comparisation of the original KD and the new one:
http://thatguywiththeglasses.com/vid...new-karate-kid

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Saw Twilight Samurai few weeks back (and last night and last week and...

) and enjoyed it a lot. Just woke up, so I can't be arsed to write anything about it, so I just do some copy & paste magic.

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I don't have a top ten list of all time favorite films but if I did Twilight Samurai would be on it. Nominated for best foreign film the same year that the Hollywood film the last samurai got a few nominations it is impossible not to compare the two. While I enjoyed the Last Samurai and it's message of questioning western cultural imperialism Twilight Samurai is a film on whole different level.

LS is a bloated Hollywood epic that delivers intense battles with huge numbers and a unrealistic unsatisfying bull**** love story. Do we really believe that the woman who lost her husband to Tom Cruise the smelly drunk white would fall in love with him?

Twilight Samurai is the opposite in everyway and in everyway it is a better film that is bound to move to tears the hardest of yall out there. It is the story of a petty samurai who after the long lingering death of his wife finds himself become a devoted father.

When Twilight comes and the other samurai go out to drink, he rushes home to clean the house, tend the field and care for his daughters. He has lost track of his imagine, he smells and all he cares about is what is best for his daughters.

When his childhood crush returns and revolution looms this petty samurai is forced into confronting his status as a samurai. Unlike last samurai the small battle between two samurai's at the end is more emotionally involved that any CGI enhanced battle could ever be. The romance in the film is so sweet, tender and believable that is makes the film special.

This could not be as special as it is without excellent acting, direction and above all writing. Holy crap see this movie.

Feuer Frei! · 03-29-11, 07:15 AM

Yes, been plenty of movie threads.
For some reason they just peter out into oblivion. *shrugs shoulders*

Just saw Taxi Driver and also Awakenings last night (again).
Both are classics, especially Taxi Driver, with my second-favourite actor, Robert De Niro playing a crazed taxi driver, with a chip on his shoulder. And dam, Cybill Shephard looked good back then.
Jodi Foster in it as well.

Awakenings has Robin Williams and Robert De Niro in it, and it really moved me, a great movie with lots of 'feeling'.

Check 'em out if you haven't already!

Gerald · 03-29-11, 07:28 AM

Taxi Driver,classical

Feuer Frei! · 03-29-11, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

Taxi Driver,classical

It is no wonder, with Martin Scorsese behind the helm

frau kaleun · 03-29-11, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

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Saw Twilight Samurai few weeks back (and last night and last week and...

) and enjoyed it a lot. Just woke up, so I can't be arsed to write anything about it, so I just do some copy & paste magic.

I drove about three hours with some friends to see this one in a little theater specializing in art/foreign/classic films when it was making its limited rounds here. Wanted to see it because

a) I heard it was awesome
b) samurai!!!
c) the star, Hiroyuki Sanada, is the guy who played Ujio in The Last Samurai, and the best thing about that movie IMO

- which is how I became aware of him and his work

Also bought the DVD when it became available. This is a very good film, VERY GOOD. Pretty much swept the Japanese equivalent of the Oscars the year it was released.

Reece · 03-29-11, 08:15 AM

What ever happened to 1945A? Is it available on DVD yet, not sure of release date etc! has anyone seen it?

Dowly · 03-29-11, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Pretty much swept the Japanese equivalent of the Oscars the year it was released.

37 awards in total IIRC.

frau kaleun · 03-29-11, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

37 awards in total IIRC.

37 internationally, I think. Either wins or nominations. Here's a list but I'm too lazy to count 'em all.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0351817/awards

At the Japanese Academy Awards it was nominated in 14 categories and won in 12, including all the "major" ones: best film, actor, actress, director, screenplay, cinematography, editing, score, etc.

Apparently the only category it didn't win was for best supporting actress.

flatsixes · 03-29-11, 09:11 AM

I'm a Netflix foreign movie junkie (mystifies the family). Over the weekend I watched a recent (relatively for me) Chinese film titled The Warlords, and starring (of all people) Jet Li.

Now I'm not much of a kung fu movie guy (I prefer Kursawa) and I was a little anxious that the storyline (19th Century civil war against the Qing Dynasty) might get a short shrift in favor of over-the-top stop-action karate. And, to an extent, it did. But it was still pretty entertaining.
Very good acting
Excellent costuming and art direction
Very good cinematography
Blood spilled > 4,000 gals (imp.)
Body count > 100,000.

3 Torps

Feuer Frei! · 03-29-11, 10:12 AM

22 Bullets with Jean Reno!
Highly recommend it

Always enjoyed his acting.

Growler · 03-29-11, 12:14 PM

Watched Paul three times in the first four days it was out, and laughed like a madman, completely leaving the audience behind for most of it.

Utter frivolity and pure fun, but not a family movie at all, unless your family is like mine - twisted (and able to get in R-rated films).

I wish I could say more without giving away a lot of the humor - let's just say that if you're, maybe 20 - 30 years old or with an appreciation of the Sci-Fi film culture of the last 40-some-odd years, I think you'll like this one. I did, but like I said earlier, I'm a little... strange.

Tchocky · 03-29-11, 12:19 PM

If you liked Paul, I suggest the series Spaced

Disclaimer - I haven't seen Paul yet, but it was Pegg&Frost's first big project

Growler · 03-29-11, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tchocky

If you liked Paul, I suggest the series Spaced

Disclaimer - I haven't seen Paul yet, but it was Pegg&Frost's first big project

It may have just been me, but I swear, I was laughing at 90% of that movie. Those guys just did a great job.

vienna · 03-29-11, 06:29 PM

Frau Kaleun:

Don't know where you are located (Midgaard would be on great place to be), but you would love it here in Los Angeles (filmwise at least). Tarantino recently bought a movie theater that was almost closed after the owner died unexpectedly. The theater is one of the better revival hiuses in the area and was a real labour of love for the late owner. Tarantino had been a frequent patron over the past many years and bought the theater to prevent it being sold and possibly demolished. He refurbished and remodelled the interior and exterior while keeping the original feel and has taken a very active role in the scheduling of films.

03-29-11, 05:37 AM	#1
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Movie Thread Figured we could have a thread about movies we have seen, comments on them, etc. Probably been on in the past, but I'm starting a new one! --------- Just watched the newest Karate Kid. When I was growing up, the original was the coolest movie evah! This one, with Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, is pretty damn good actually. It follows the original script very closely, in the motifs it follows, a lot of scenes are almost copies. But it really carries it's own. The kungfu is very well done, and having Chan be the Mr Miagi of this one is pretty good. He brings an element of realism, or at least elements of good kung fu movies, to the movie. Fans of the original and Kung fu movies will probably actually enjoy this one. The plot is identical, so don't expect any surprises, but the subtle twists and depth they did add make it worth watching. I give it 2 1/2 (out of 4) Torpedos. Would have been 3, but the lack of originality in the script knocked it down a touch, but the overall quality of the movie is good. I would have been disappointed if I had paid to see it first run, but it's a quality second run or DVD flick. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design. Last edited by Gargamel; 03-29-11 at 07:27 AM.

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Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	Yes, been plenty of movie threads. For some reason they just peter out into oblivion. shrugs shoulders Just saw Taxi Driver and also Awakenings last night (again). Both are classics, especially Taxi Driver, with my second-favourite actor, Robert De Niro playing a crazed taxi driver, with a chip on his shoulder. And dam, Cybill Shephard looked good back then. Jodi Foster in it as well. Awakenings has Robin Williams and Robert De Niro in it, and it really moved me, a great movie with lots of 'feeling'. Check 'em out if you haven't already! __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Taxi Driver,classical __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,696 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	What ever happened to 1945A? Is it available on DVD yet, not sure of release date etc! has anyone seen it? __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

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Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	22 Bullets with Jean Reno! Highly recommend it Always enjoyed his acting. __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

03-29-11, 09:11 AM	#10
flatsixes Weps Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 362 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I'm a Netflix foreign movie junkie (mystifies the family). Over the weekend I watched a recent (relatively for me) Chinese film titled The Warlords, and starring (of all people) Jet Li. Now I'm not much of a kung fu movie guy (I prefer Kursawa) and I was a little anxious that the storyline (19th Century civil war against the Qing Dynasty) might get a short shrift in favor of over-the-top stop-action karate. And, to an extent, it did. But it was still pretty entertaining. Very good acting Excellent costuming and art direction Very good cinematography Blood spilled > 4,000 gals (imp.) Body count > 100,000. 3 Torps

03-29-11, 12:14 PM	#12
Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Watched Paul three times in the first four days it was out, and laughed like a madman, completely leaving the audience behind for most of it. Utter frivolity and pure fun, but not a family movie at all, unless your family is like mine - twisted (and able to get in R-rated films). I wish I could say more without giving away a lot of the humor - let's just say that if you're, maybe 20 - 30 years old or with an appreciation of the Sci-Fi film culture of the last 40-some-odd years, I think you'll like this one. I did, but like I said earlier, I'm a little... strange. __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

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Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	If you liked Paul, I suggest the series Spaced Disclaimer - I haven't seen Paul yet, but it was Pegg&Frost's first big project __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

03-29-11, 06:29 PM	#15
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Frau Kaleun: Don't know where you are located (Midgaard would be on great place to be), but you would love it here in Los Angeles (filmwise at least). Tarantino recently bought a movie theater that was almost closed after the owner died unexpectedly. The theater is one of the better revival hiuses in the area and was a real labour of love for the late owner. Tarantino had been a frequent patron over the past many years and bought the theater to prevent it being sold and possibly demolished. He refurbished and remodelled the interior and exterior while keeping the original feel and has taken a very active role in the scheduling of films.