Movies Discussion Thread V1: Ratings and Opinions

[Faun]

The Uninvited- I guess the script was modified to make it more digestable for Hollywood audience.

I heard there are explosions in this movie...lolz

Body of Lies was good, I liked the lack of action and that chick (natural beauty) but ending was kinda lol. Always at the last second someone comes to rescue in a Hollywood style

Matrubhoomi (Bollywood) is one of the most sad movies. But a very strong reprisal of human emotions and problem.

Iron Man - Pathetic movie, 5/10. So predictable and always the hero is with less power at end and hav to face one with high power but somehow goodness wins over baddies..lol

The Dark Knight - So I watched this movie yesterday. Nothing sort of amazing. But better than Iron Man. I wonder how everyone tell that Joker's acting was awesome, I know it was good but nothing exceptional. Batman's coarse voice and the Cristian Bale don't match...lol. I felt a Spiderman deja vu in it. Just remove the superhero names and both are same. Any way 7.5/10 from me.

Die Welle (German) - Good movie but a bit unbelievable in such a short span of time.

Leon The Professional - Those who watched Bicchu will know what this movie is. Yes its the original and mind you it start as slow but gets much better till the ending. A good watch.

Let The Right One In (Swedish)- Pan's Labyrinth from Swedish cinema. Great !

The Good, The Bad and The Weird (Korean) - Not that great but certainly a decent watch. Its different and refreshing.

Tropa De Elite (Brazilian) - Raw, brutal and gripping. Go watch it.

The Stoneman Murders (Bollywood) - Wow, a serial killer movie. Decent acting by Kay Kay Menon. Ending twist is good too.

 

[rhitwick]

@T, so this is what u were doing these days...

 

[Rahim]

Will watch Matrubhoomi soon.

 

[a_medico]

^^^ Also has good humor in first half.

 

[Faun]

^^^ Also has good humor in first half.

Sharbat ho jaye

 

[eggman]

The Dark Knight[/B] - So I watched this movie yesterday. Nothing sort of amazing. But better than Iron Man. I wonder how everyone tell that Joker's acting was awesome, I know it was good but nothing exceptional. Batman's coarse voice and the Cristian Bale don't match...lol. I felt a Spiderman deja vu in it. Just remove the superhero names and both are same. Any way 7.5/10 from me.

TDK took comic books film to a new horizon!!! It Superhero's Heat!!!
And Joker didn't act, Heath Ledger did!!! And he didn't act, he ROCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You got to refine you tast quite bit and be open to the kind of movie you are watching....

What else would you expect from a super hero movie, lol..... that iron man is killed by that phyco.......super hero movies are more or less bound to be predictable, and when sometime they are not, they are even more hit like TDK and dont even start on TDK....I wonder what exceptional would be for you...lol

And Bicchu comparing with Leon.....insane comparision......

+100

 

[Faun]

You got to refine you tast quite bit and be open to the kind of movie you are watching....

What else would you expect from a super hero movie, lol..... that iron man is killed by that phyco.......super hero movies are more or less bound to be predictable, and when sometime they are not, they are even more hit like TDK and dont even start on TDK....I wonder what exceptional would be for you...lol

And Bicchu comparing with Leon.....insane comparision......

lol...u r right !

I am really not into Superhero movies per se. But it was just my personal opinion. Take it with a pinch of salt

I was not comparing Leon with Bicchu, i was implying the plagiarism and copy pasta trend in bollywood
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TDK took comic books film to a new horizon!!! It Superhero's Heat!!!
And Joker didn't act, Heath Ledger did!!! And he didn't act, he ROCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Look dude...Batman is my fav superhero (apart from Dhruva). But I felt a bit disappointed, I mean he is supposed to use his brain but it was all like ZOMG hit that go there kinda thing.

I know Joker is late Heath Ledger. May be you can say that among Superhero movies the best acting is by Joker till now.

Lastly it is just my personal opinion. Nothing like some great academy award...lol


PS: I have heard that high frequency tense music in The Dark Knight (its virtually throughout the movie, like 52:50 to 54:00). It looks like the same music has been used in some other work too. I don't remember, but if anyone know then do tell me.

 

[eggman]

^^it's a cliche' to use this kind of music!!!

 

[Ethan_Hunt]

^That's weird. I felt Tom Yum Goong had way more action than ONG BAK. Sure ONG BAK was original, but so were the stunts introduced in Tom Yum Goong. If you notice the stunt which took place in the hotel's spiral stairs, it's supposed to be filmed in a one single shot. The capoeira fight scene between Jaa & Crowder was simply amazing. His stunts were very unique. The final fight was a bit overdone but nothing short of amazing. The best part is that every one of those hits feel realistic. The sound effects for bones cracking was amazing.

Both the movies were low on story content, but fight sequences for both were very much different. I have seen both movies about 4-5 times now. TYG clearly has an edge over ONG BAK. But then again it's my opinion.

Back to topic:
After a lot of pushing from Sam, I finally got around watching Ji jie hao a.k.a Assembly. Fantastic war based movie. The war sequences were extremely gruesome. I wish the end had more of it but I guess that wasn't entirely the purpose of the film. The action sequences in the first half an hour was mind numbingly realistic. Highly recommended for people who like realistic war flicks.

Tried watching A Clockwork Orange for a while but the subs weren't syncing. So saved it for later on.

 

[rhitwick]

Ok finaly finished watching Tom Yum Goong (if thats the name) and I would say, I was rather dissappointed after ultimate Onk bak, reason originality in fights, except the final finalay in the temple and the place where the elephant skull was the entire movie was lame and fights were not effective. The very first fight when Tony Jha takes hooligans on skates is very much similar to Rumble in the bronx scene where jacky takes like 15-20 men, but unlike jacky this falls way short of power, rythm and coordination. Jacky knows how to package this kind of fight coz he invented it, its his originality. Tony Jha's originality is Muay Thai boxing and that is what he should have stuck (or least mix it) (I think Onk bak 2 he is back with the same, still gotta watch).............so anyway Tony Jha is the man and seriously has the talent, I seriously wish Tony and Jacky teams and comes up with movie which has both jacky and Tony's originalities.....

6/10 to Ton Yum Goon for me......

I think u didn't like the Muay Thai concept. Unless u would not try to compare both these gentleman.
They are very much original as per the technique they follow. Jacky chan is master of Judo which teaches u how to beat your opponent with minimum physical effort, thats why in many country elderly people are prone to learn Judo as a self-defense skill.
I love Jacky chan for his amazing body movement and control on his action. But I like Tony Jaa too.
The word "like" would not express my feelings clearly, I've become his FAN since I saw Tom yum goong. It was very much refreshing from what we usually see in those chinese action movies, totally new moves and more power. And, at least he doesn't fly from tree to tree and rooftop to rooftop.

To me Tom yum goong>>OngBak>Chocolate>OngBak2

 

[Deleted member 26636]

has anyone watched "WATCHMEN"? ..how is it?

 

[Ethan_Hunt]

I wanted to watch it in the theatre but ended up watching Fast & Furious instead. So I'll wait for it's Blu-Ray release.

 

[rhitwick]

You mistook me completely, I am not comparing, I very well agree that both style of fights are absolutely different and THAT is the reason I said Tony should have stuck to his original while filming the fight with hooligans on skates. The action there is not Muay Thai its typical Jacky Chan style. Even in the later fights its hardly proper Muay Thai. The one shot sequence which has become so popular is good as far as the way the camera is handled but you hardly see any fight in there as well. Ong Bak actually shows Muay Thai and really neat moves......for me Ong Bak was far better than TYG.

Ok, agreed, that skateborad part is a bit of Jack Chan movement, but u should consider the whole movie, don't just throw it away for one scene.
But TYG has more moves than OngBak and more fights.

Anyway tell me i am surprised you have kept Ong Bak 2 so last in the comparison, I have a feeling I would like it coz if it has the original Tony Jha that blew us in Ong Bak 1......

I liked Tony Jaa for his hand-to-hand combat, in Ong-Bak2 u hardly see those moves. Sword fight scenes are good but I missed those moves dearly

 

[Pathik]

Been a long time.
London -7/10.

 

[mrintech]

One Missed Call - 7/10

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[rhitwick]

13B 8/10

Wow!!!
After 1920, this is the movie we were waiting for. Seriously India has come to an age in thriller making. So original plot and cinematography. One negative point is d explanation of TV as a medium, but forgivable for such a BEAUTIFUL thriller.
Not for a single moment (ok, beside songs) the movie was boring. Even I can't point out one single shot which is useless or does not help in story progress. Madhaban is one man army here, others just played their part.
Kudos to the director.
Only if, they could manage advertising like Raaz2, it would be biggest hit of bollywood this year.
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[a_medico]

The Skeleton Key - If you love thrillers and twists, this one is for you. Not extraordinary, but enjoyable.

 

[rhitwick]

The Descent 7/10

Good but not gr8.
I think I've seen enough survival horror so that every movie looks same to me.
Trap some people in some dark place and then throw some zombies/vampire bats/predators/dogs/unknown-mad-to-kill creatures and everyone dies but our protagonist.

 

[Ethan_Hunt]

A Clockwork Orange - 6/10.

 

[Ronnie11]

Twilight - 6.5/10 Its a good movie but it could have been a lot better..felt silly sometimes in between but couples would love such movies...Not read the book yet can't comment on it yet but hoping to read it soon

Fast & Furious 4 - 7.5/10 Its a great film but the first movie is still the best.It has a weak plot but nonetheless its worth watching

Watchmen - 8.5/10 My first reaction was HOLY CRAP!!THIS IS AWESOME..can't believe a comic book could be so dark...its a must watch...& this is prolly the first comic movie i have ever seen with so much of 'Scenes'...hope u get the point..


PS:-saw a lot of posting here regarding imdb's rating on twilight being low...i think many of them gave the low rating because most of them have read the book...fans who have read the book have been totally dissapointed with the film as they felt it was rushed & also complained about the screenplay..