Movies Discussion Thread V1: Ratings and Opinions

Zangetsu

I am the master of my Fate.
Train to Busan (2016) - 7.5/10
Well we have seen so many Zombie movies with same story, played so many Zombie game on similar plot.
But still this movie is Kick-Ass with good story and emotional ending.
 

Allu Azad

Time Ruins Everything
Train to Busan (2016) - 7.5/10
Well we have seen so many Zombie movies with same story, played so many Zombie game on similar plot.
But still this movie is Kick-Ass with good story and emotional ending.
Strangely this didn't have much effect on me. The Host is still better. (not zombie)
 

Anorion

Sith Lord
Staff member
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1917 - 8/10
1917 is unrelenting. The whole movie is a single shot, but the two hours of action takes place over the span of an entire day. If you thought the action in Mad Max never gives the audience a break, this dials that up to the 11. The intensity is crazy even in the scenes where characters are just talking, or having a tender moment. This movie takes you step by step into the darkest scenes of war, and you follow behind the characters every moment. It is immersive, and unrelenting. You might forget to breathe. You will not know how the run time has passed. The camera work is just exceptional... the movement takes some cues from Gravity and the framing follows that of Russian Ark, and the way the camera tracks the characters is very similar to Birdman, but here everything comes together better. There are some technically brilliant shots like the camera moving smoothly over a pool of water which clearly has no rails laid over it for the dolly, this cannot be done in CGI. It is not a single take, as there are some obvious places where the camera could cut, but these are so invisible that you cannot find them unless you are specifically watching out for these moments. There is a night battleground scene which somehow manages to be epic, surreal, raw and real at the same time. The use of lighting and shadows in this sequence is something else... and deserves to be experienced on the big screen. This is a true to life depiction of trench warfare, where the extremeness and the ferocity of wanton destruction is shown in every frame, yet nothing looks exaggerated or embellished. Sam Mendes has outdone himself, this could be the best movie he ever makes. It is one of the best war movies ever made, and easily one of the best movies ever. This one is going to win at least a few Oscars. This is going to be shown in film schools, and is going to go down in history as one of the best cinematic experiences ever crafted. There are a ton of cameos, and these are all without exception, incredibly effective. If you have seen and liked the Kingsman movies, then you will love this one. If you have read about or interested in trench warfare in WWI, then this was made for you. Do not miss the chance to catch this on the big screen if you can. It teleports you to another place and time.
 

Zangetsu

I am the master of my Fate.
Strangely this didn't have much effect on me. The Host is still better. (not zombie)
Host is on another level. The Best thing about Korean movies is their cinematography, direction and background music. Even if the plot is repetitive, the execution feels unique.
 

Desmond

Destroy Erase Improve
Staff member
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1917 - 8/10
1917 is unrelenting. The whole movie is a single shot, but the two hours of action takes place over the span of an entire day. If you thought the action in Mad Max never gives the audience a break, this dials that up to the 11. The intensity is crazy even in the scenes where characters are just talking, or having a tender moment. This movie takes you step by step into the darkest scenes of war, and you follow behind the characters every moment. It is immersive, and unrelenting. You might forget to breathe. You will not know how the run time has passed. The camera work is just exceptional... the movement takes some cues from Gravity and the framing follows that of Russian Ark, and the way the camera tracks the characters is very similar to Birdman, but here everything comes together better. There are some technically brilliant shots like the camera moving smoothly over a pool of water which clearly has no rails laid over it for the dolly, this cannot be done in CGI. It is not a single take, as there are some obvious places where the camera could cut, but these are so invisible that you cannot find them unless you are specifically watching out for these moments. There is a night battleground scene which somehow manages to be epic, surreal, raw and real at the same time. The use of lighting and shadows in this sequence is something else... and deserves to be experienced on the big screen. This is a true to life depiction of trench warfare, where the extremeness and the ferocity of wanton destruction is shown in every frame, yet nothing looks exaggerated or embellished. Sam Mendes has outdone himself, this could be the best movie he ever makes. It is one of the best war movies ever made, and easily one of the best movies ever. This one is going to win at least a few Oscars. This is going to be shown in film schools, and is going to go down in history as one of the best cinematic experiences ever crafted. There are a ton of cameos, and these are all without exception, incredibly effective. If you have seen and liked the Kingsman movies, then you will love this one. If you have read about or interested in trench warfare in WWI, then this was made for you. Do not miss the chance to catch this on the big screen if you can. It teleports you to another place and time.
Going to watch it this Saturday.
 

rhitwick

Democracy is a myth
How come no review of Parasite?!

None have seen this yet?

I've seen about 2 months back.

It deserves all the praise and awards it got and nominated.
A marvelous piece of art in the form of movie.
 

shreeux

Movie Buff
How come no review of Parasite?!

None have seen this yet?

I've seen about 2 months back.

It deserves all the praise and awards it got and nominated.
A marvelous piece of art in the form of movie.

Yes...Good one.
Now no time to updates in my thread also.,
 

icebags

Technomancer
Its already out there! Like for a long time!
BRRip
i have plans to see it in theatre this weekend with my friend. i hope the provide morning shows due to the oscar phenomenon.
br rips are pretty much last resort, nothing beats the big screen to watch a good movie. :D
 

Zangetsu

I am the master of my Fate.
Parasite (2019) - 8/10
Excellent movie from Bong Joon. The title of the movie matches its plot. All characters were excellent in acting, drama & comedy.
Though some people might not consider it that great to deserve an Oscar.
 

pkkumarcool

Game & anime Lover
Parasite (2019) - 8/10
Excellent movie from Bong Joon. The title of the movie matches its plot. All characters were excellent in acting, drama & comedy.
Though some people might not consider it that great to deserve an Oscar.

What the movie is about?


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shreeux

Movie Buff
Parasite (2019) - 8/10
Excellent movie from Bong Joon. The title of the movie matches its plot. All characters were excellent in acting, drama & comedy.
Though some people might not consider it that great to deserve an Oscar.

Great...You may try his previous movie also...If not watched.,
Memories of Murder
Mother
 

icebags

Technomancer
Parasite - 8.x/10

there are some overwhelming reviews and praises for the movie from critics and audiences, which don't disagree to much with. but it was rather a good k-movie for me, that was well built with good storyline, well told with neatly designed movie sets and casts.

somewhere somehow however, it felt a little bit of overacting and some scenes a bit exaggerated. also felt the maker had some kind of subconscious distrusts or dissatisfaction with the needy class, which i can be also wrong with, not sure. and also sublime sexual references are a bit high.

one of the greatest mysteries though, police not seizing weapons of murder into their custody.

it's interesting to see k-movies in theatres every once in a while with large number of audiances, i hope they will keep coming in future every once in a while too.


a quick sample of a review, for those who have seen the movie or don't mind getting spoiled before watching it :
 
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