Latest good movies - Page 3

tempted · Oct 11th, 2006, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by merylsilverburg

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"The City of Lost Children"
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I have that movie. i'm not sure why i got it, because i hate it. I never really watched it till the end. I got bored half way through it.

Hmm... i watched The Lake House yesterday, and i really wanted to see it, for many reasons, it's the typical "chick flick", no doubt. predictable... but not bad.
And today i watched Poseidon, this one i liked it alot, i didn't think it would be any good, but i was surprised, sure it's no master piece, but its a good movie.

Berserker · Oct 12th, 2006, 01:27 AM

I watched Sha Po Lang(AKA SPL), it's a hong kong flick which blew me away great acting, strong story, beautiful twists. Recommended to anyone who can dig asian policemovies.

Pu the Owl · Oct 12th, 2006, 02:29 PM

Days ago I had the pleasure to watch the last of Akira Kurosawa's movies, Madadayo. It's a slow movie, very focused on little details and relationships between characters, and it's a great declaration of love towards positive values as respect, dedication, friendship, imagination and sensitivity.

Berserker · Oct 16th, 2006, 01:21 AM

I watched Silent Hill yesterday and I have to say that I really REALLY enjoyed the movie.

Aubrey McFatum · Oct 22nd, 2006, 11:28 PM

The Departed was really good.

Berserker · Oct 23rd, 2006, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Aubrey McFatum

The Departed was really good.

That's the hollywood remake of Infernal Affairs 1 right? Did you see the original? I'm affraid they're just gonna screw it up like they do with most remakes of asian flicks.

merylsilverburg · Oct 23rd, 2006, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Berserker

That's the hollywood remake of Infernal Affairs 1 right? Did you see the original? I'm affraid they're just gonna screw it up like they do with most remakes of asian flicks.

Yes and judging from the trailer the film looks overdramatized (sorry Audrey

). But I could be wrong...Audrey, care to elaborate?

I heard Scorsese stayed true to the original plot, but there are several factors that really made me wary of the film...the biggest one is Leonardo DiCaprio

and then the film looks too "Hollywood-ized" which isn't always a bad thing, but the original had a subtler tone to it so I feel kinda "hmmm" about this remake. But like I said, I could be wrong.

Pu the Owl · Oct 23rd, 2006, 12:01 PM

The reason there have to be remakes for movies, especially when the original is good and especially when the movie is very recent, is beyond me. It really pisses me off to see so many excellent Asian movies are being remade just because...? What is it? Average western audience can't force themselves to watch Asian actors or actors that are not famous enough for them? It's a ridiculous farce. Being this the case of a director, Scorsese, that usually delivers quality films, I am hopeful I won't be regretting the original too much. But still the whole question of remakes irritates me a lot.

merylsilverburg · Oct 23rd, 2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Panuru

Average western audience can't force themselves to watch Asian actors or actors that are not famous enough for them?

No no, it's because they can't be bothered to read subtitles...it's just too difficult for them; like I remember reading somewhere where this one woman who disses off all foreign films, such as "Amelie", just because she can't stand reading subtitles.

Pu the Owl · Oct 23rd, 2006, 09:50 PM

What about dubbing instead of remaking the whole thing?

Berserker · Oct 24th, 2006, 01:27 AM

It's all about the current lack of originality that's been plaging(???) Hollywood for soo long. It's all about remakes of old movies or sequels, when they run out of Hollywood movies to remake(texas chainsaw, hills have eyes, pink panther, assualt on precinct whatever etc.) they turn to foreign movies. I no longer want to rent movies for that reason it's 95 % uninspired hollywood crap, I rather save some money and buy some import or at least non-hollywood movies.
I just bought some old-school Miike Yakuza-flicks...

Hylas · Oct 24th, 2006, 12:50 PM

Remakes are bad for your brain's health! Most of them are an offence to the original! I don't think for foreign movies it's a subtitles' problem. It's true people don't like to read them, but you can get a dubbed version of almost any DVD nowadays. For example my friends say they don't like asian movies because all actors look alike and they can't recognize faces and they get bored because they are unable to feel interested. Hollywood knows that, buys the copyrights and cuts a lot of pre-production expenses, making a new movie with famous stars that will get people's attention. People don't even know the original exists in many cases, and if they know, they can't be bothered to watch it. Same for old movies. If the movie is too old and for example is black&white, people find it annoying or weird and don't like watching. If you film it again with new effects, colors and actors people can recognize, they enjoy it. Too bad movies are not all about flashy colors and actors appearing in gossip magazines everyday. But normal people are only interested in big names and massive advertising. They can't tell the difference between good and bad

merylsilverburg · Oct 25th, 2006, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Hylas

I don't think for foreign movies it's a subtitles' problem. It's true people don't like to read them, but you can get a dubbed version of almost any DVD nowadays.

I was only being sarcastic when I said the subtitles thing (at least the first part...the woman is something I actually read).

Sorry for the confusion...it's true that dubs are available with nearly all foreign films nowadays. Unfortunately, 99% of dubs are awful so there are some people who can't stand dubs and can't stand subs, so that's why they avoid it all together.

EDIT: Oh, for good movies, go see "The Prestige." People will hate it or like it, but I really liked it...it's not confusing as people say it is. It was unfortunate that I guessed the whole thing in the middle so the ending wasn't a surprise, but it was a good film nonetheless.

Berserker · Oct 25th, 2006, 02:07 AM

I watched Takashi Miike's family part 1, a bit strange and brutal at times but overall a good movie.
Another one I enjoyed lately is Sympathy for mr.Vengeance.

tempted · Oct 27th, 2006, 04:17 AM

Here's one, it's not new, and not the greatest movie of all time, but i like it alot, Eternal, it came out in 2004 if i'm not mistaken, it's based on the life of Erzbeth Bathory, alot of people don't like and the rating is very low, but then again, sometimes that doesn't mean anything. at least not for me. and it's R Rated.

Aubrey McFatum · Oct 27th, 2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Berserker

That's the hollywood remake of Infernal Affairs 1 right? Did you see the original? I'm affraid they're just gonna screw it up like they do with most remakes of asian flicks.

I think i've read Scorsese said it's not a remake of the Hong Kong movie, but it's based on the same story that inspired the Infernal Affairs movies as well. I don't care much because I haven't watched the other movie, so I can onli base my opinion on what I know. And trust me, the movie is good. Very entertaining and great cinema. I'm not a fan of DiCaprio or Damon, but you I doubt you'll regret watching even if you don't like either of them.

Berserker · Oct 30th, 2006, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaena

Here's one, it's not new, and not the greatest movie of all time, but i like it alot, Eternal, it came out in 2004 if i'm not mistaken, it's based on the life of Erzbeth Bathory, alot of people don't like and the rating is very low, but then again, sometimes that doesn't mean anything. at least not for me. and it's R Rated.

That's countess Bathory right? The one who bathed in blood of virgins, is it a horror movie?

trunks69420 · Oct 31st, 2006, 03:18 PM

Saw 3. i loved it. go see it. its halloween shiiiiit ... just go.

tempted · Oct 31st, 2006, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Berserker

That's countess Bathory right? The one who bathed in blood of virgins, is it a horror movie?

Yup, its about her, but i wouldn't call it a real horror movie.

Berserker · Nov 1st, 2006, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaena

Yup, its about her, but i wouldn't call it a real horror movie.

Romantic comedy?

Oct 12th, 2006, 01:27 AM	#42
Berserker misfit Joined: Jan 2003 Location: graveyard...diggin' up her bones Age: 43 Posts: 2,574	I watched Sha Po Lang(AKA SPL), it's a hong kong flick which blew me away great acting, strong story, beautiful twists. Recommended to anyone who can dig asian policemovies. __________________ I'd rather be forgotten....than remembered for giving in.... Vincere Aut Mori

Oct 16th, 2006, 01:21 AM	#44
Berserker misfit Joined: Jan 2003 Location: graveyard...diggin' up her bones Age: 43 Posts: 2,574	I watched Silent Hill yesterday and I have to say that I really REALLY enjoyed the movie. __________________ I'd rather be forgotten....than remembered for giving in.... Vincere Aut Mori

Oct 22nd, 2006, 11:28 PM	#45
Aubrey McFatum Senior Member Joined: Sep 2004 Age: 44 Posts: 240	The Departed was really good. __________________ Do you believe in God? The question is does God believe in me? Aubrey McFatum

Oct 24th, 2006, 01:27 AM	#51
Berserker misfit Joined: Jan 2003 Location: graveyard...diggin' up her bones Age: 43 Posts: 2,574	It's all about the current lack of originality that's been plaging(???) Hollywood for soo long. It's all about remakes of old movies or sequels, when they run out of Hollywood movies to remake(texas chainsaw, hills have eyes, pink panther, assualt on precinct whatever etc.) they turn to foreign movies. I no longer want to rent movies for that reason it's 95 % uninspired hollywood crap, I rather save some money and buy some import or at least non-hollywood movies. I just bought some old-school Miike Yakuza-flicks... __________________ I'd rather be forgotten....than remembered for giving in.... Vincere Aut Mori

Oct 24th, 2006, 12:50 PM	#52
Hylas Now or Never Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Zürich Age: 42 Posts: 2,456	Remakes are bad for your brain's health! Most of them are an offence to the original! I don't think for foreign movies it's a subtitles' problem. It's true people don't like to read them, but you can get a dubbed version of almost any DVD nowadays. For example my friends say they don't like asian movies because all actors look alike and they can't recognize faces and they get bored because they are unable to feel interested. Hollywood knows that, buys the copyrights and cuts a lot of pre-production expenses, making a new movie with famous stars that will get people's attention. People don't even know the original exists in many cases, and if they know, they can't be bothered to watch it. Same for old movies. If the movie is too old and for example is black&white, people find it annoying or weird and don't like watching. If you film it again with new effects, colors and actors people can recognize, they enjoy it. Too bad movies are not all about flashy colors and actors appearing in gossip magazines everyday. But normal people are only interested in big names and massive advertising. They can't tell the difference between good and bad Last edited by Hylas; Oct 24th, 2006 at 12:54 PM..

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Oct 12th, 2006, 02:29 PM	#43
Pu the Owl Useless Oracle™ Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Everywhere Posts: 5,136	Days ago I had the pleasure to watch the last of Akira Kurosawa's movies, Madadayo. It's a slow movie, very focused on little details and relationships between characters, and it's a great declaration of love towards positive values as respect, dedication, friendship, imagination and sensitivity.

Oct 23rd, 2006, 12:01 PM	#48
Pu the Owl Useless Oracle™ Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Everywhere Posts: 5,136	The reason there have to be remakes for movies, especially when the original is good and especially when the movie is very recent, is beyond me. It really pisses me off to see so many excellent Asian movies are being remade just because...? What is it? Average western audience can't force themselves to watch Asian actors or actors that are not famous enough for them? It's a ridiculous farce. Being this the case of a director, Scorsese, that usually delivers quality films, I am hopeful I won't be regretting the original too much. But still the whole question of remakes irritates me a lot.

Oct 23rd, 2006, 09:50 PM	#50
Pu the Owl Useless Oracle™ Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Everywhere Posts: 5,136	What about dubbing instead of remaking the whole thing?

Oct 25th, 2006, 02:07 AM	#54
Berserker misfit Joined: Jan 2003 Location: graveyard...diggin' up her bones Age: 43 Posts: 2,574	I watched Takashi Miike's family part 1, a bit strange and brutal at times but overall a good movie. Another one I enjoyed lately is Sympathy for mr.Vengeance. __________________ I'd rather be forgotten....than remembered for giving in.... Vincere Aut Mori

Oct 27th, 2006, 04:17 AM	#55
tempted Senior Member Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,265	Here's one, it's not new, and not the greatest movie of all time, but i like it alot, Eternal, it came out in 2004 if i'm not mistaken, it's based on the life of Erzbeth Bathory, alot of people don't like and the rating is very low, but then again, sometimes that doesn't mean anything. at least not for me. and it's R Rated.

Oct 31st, 2006, 03:18 PM	#58
trunks69420 Now Im Nothing Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Age: 39 Posts: 2,415	Saw 3. i loved it. go see it. its halloween shiiiiit ... just go. __________________ "It wont give up it wants me dead... Goddamn this voice inside my head" five vicodin chased with a shot of clarity...


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