Movies Discussion Thread V1: Ratings and Opinions

[rhitwick]

The Dictator 6/10
You have seen it all in "You don't mess with the Zohan" and "Borat" whereas Borat was awesome and Zohan had its moments of intelligence but this one...falls flat.

Still, one time watch

 

[Krow]

Gangs of Wasseypur II: Not as good as the first movie at all. Nawazuddin Siddiqui is good, but not a patch on Manoj Bajpai. That settled the movie for me. Besides this one has everything going haywire. The end is much more life like. Kudos to Anurag Kashyap for trying to make an epic revenge movie in two parts, but these should have been edited down to 4-4.5 hours as opposed to a full 5 hours 15 minutes or so.

 

[clmlbx]

Flashpoint 7/10

been with for a while.. at last watched and loved it.. loved direction and liked donnie yen.. would like to see more of his films

 

[Faun]

The Dictator 6/10
You have seen it all in "You don't mess with the Zohan" and "Borat" whereas Borat was awesome and Zohan had its moments of intelligence but this one...falls flat.

Still, one time watch

Yes, it was less than anything you watched before. At time forced too.

 

[a_medico]

Battleship - Typical hollywood popcorn movie on the lines of Transformers. Good regular dose of US heroes save the world. Didn't find it boring as I was expecting it to be.

 

[Flash]

Hello Ghost 7.8/10

I told you already, Koreans make best melodrama movie in the world. And, "Hello Ghost" is another fine example of this claim.

The movie starts a bit slow, seemed a bit those casual, run of the mill, feel good comedy movie but slowly and subtly it started throwing punches that you are suddenly immersed in it, caught off-guard about a scene where you no more knew if it was appropriate to laugh.

And, the ending is just heart-warming and very emotional.

The movie solely depends on "Tae-hyun Cha" as "Sang Man". But, supporting cast is just as brilliant as him. On second thought I can't name any actor who is dispensable in the movie.

Must watch!

//Offtopic, This "Tae-hyun Cha" must be some superstar in South Korea! Look at the movies he has done till date: My sassy girl, Lover's Concerto, Sad Movie, My girl and I.

Same reactions to Hello Ghost.

Spoiler

My heart sank when he remembers his mother's face while eating the Celery.

I still like the introduction of his Grandfather-ghost!!

Battleship - Typical hollywood popcorn movie on the lines of Transformers. Good regular dose of US heroes save the world. Didn't find it boring as I was expecting it to be.

Why does Superheroes and Supervillains (most of them) always emerge in US?

Pixar's UP & Ratatouille - The expressions depicted in these movies are chanceless.
I still feel the awesomeness of Anton Ego, when he eats Ratatouille in the end!!

i ♥ Pixar!

 

[rhitwick]

@gearbox, put spoiler alert for your comment on Hello Ghost.

Use this tag "[spoiler ]" text "[/spoiler]" without the quotes.

 

[Flash]

@gearbox, put spoiler alert for your comment on Hello Ghost.

Use this tag "[spoiler ]" text "[/spoiler]" without the quotes.

Oops. Dint remember that! My fault. It's spoiler'd.

 

[rhitwick]

Primal Fear 7.5/10

I'm sorry Deewangee (2002) - IMDb already spoiled this movie for me. The shock value was just lost for it. Could not rate more than this.

Edward Norton was brilliant.

So Roy got out and created Fight club...hmmmm

 

[rajatGod512]

Watched Chronicle (2012) Brilliant Concept , Execution could have been a little better . 8/10

Chronicle (2012) - IMDb

 

[rhitwick]

The Parallax View 7.5/10

This seemed to me as a political thriller, but I've to admit I've not fully understood the movie. The plot is a bit complex and questions are left unanswered. Its good that it asks audience intervention and creates lots of possibility.

But, mereko kuch bhi samajh nahi aya

Bade log, please watch and report.

 

[A_ashish_A]

Watched "a walk to remember"..one of the best romantic movie I've ever watched. I m in love with Jamie sullivan (not mandy moor) <3 awesome soundtrack 10/10

 

[vinaymamgain1]

Here are few of my recomendations
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[rajatGod512]

^^ Piracy ...

 

[rhitwick]

Re-animator 7.5/10

7 for the whole movie and .5 extra for the concept alone.

The beginning is very interesting but the climax is cheesy and consists loopholes. A one time but must watch.

 

[Flash]

The Ringer - The Ringer (2005) - IMDb = 8/10

Farrely Brothers were known for their movies made with Special people, and this movie is not an exception.
70% comedy and 30% sentimental.

 

[digitfan]

Kya faisal khan apna badla leta hai??

 

[Flash]

Secrets of Body Language (TV 2008) - IMDb

Documentary (it's also a form of movie, right?) on how our actions reveal about us, though we act/lie infront of others.
The authors explained the whole with U.S. presidents starting from Roosewelt to Obama.

Must watch for those who seeks infotainment - 9/10

 

[rhitwick]

@Gearbox, now watch the TV series "Lie to me"

My Sassy Girl

This movie never gets old. Watched it so many time still it makes the same effect on me as it did first time.

 

[NitroZ]

Look for some good European Cinema (Non British/Russian) recommendations ? Preferably post 2K


Quotations

Spoiler

I watched Contagion and Perfect Sense, based on similar themes just two weeks apart. Though the later was a commercial cinema, former was documentary style. Perfect Sense emerged as a winner for me. It's not very hard hitting but the movie lingers with you for long time after you've watch it. Makes you think harder and makes you numb with the thought.

@faun Both has excellent background score. But OST of PS is better.

@sam
Contagion is a good one -- almost documentary like feel. Nothing extraordinary but the execution will keep you on toes. Good background score too

Contagion ......... The most ultra real virus epidemic movie I have ever seen. This movie is not for those who are looking for "I am Legend" kinda hollywood blockbluster, but for those who wanna immerse themselves in a horrific situation where an actual virus hits, like Bird or swine flu only much much more lethal. The movie moves with a slow pace, which is expected, but the tension never leaves you, specially when you feel it more realistically. With a superb star cast like Lawrance Fishburm, Matt Demon, kate Winslet and Jude Law. This movie was far better than it deserved I guess ........ 7/10

Personally Felt the Book (Contagion by Robin Cook) which it's somewhat Inspired by or Loosely based on is much better . The Book is more structured and lot more thrilling than the movie itself .

Booked ticket for Total Recall tomorrow. Waiting for The Bourne Legacy

Though not based on Ludlum I loved original/Damon Bourne Trilogy but being a fan of Renner (Hurt locker) have high hope on this new flick