The Movie Thread

ashish22 · 1st November 2008, 21:13

saw 'nuovo cinema paradiso' yesterday night and i would rate it 9/10..
excellent acting, screenplay with a simple storyline but the execution and the depiction of old italian lifestyle is top notch
some scenes leave an everlasting impression on you.

watching a movie like this just forces me to think that what bollywood dishes out is utterly crap. There might be some extreme exceptions but generally its all crap. Here the directors take their viewers for ride and all they think about is how to make a movie more profitable rather then the actual filmamking. i feel sad.

amitoj · 1st November 2008, 21:47

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Originally Posted by ashish22

saw 'nuovo cinema paradiso' yesterday night and i would rate it 9/10..
excellent acting, screenplay with a simple storyline but the execution and the depiction of old italian lifestyle is top notch
some scenes leave an everlasting impression on you.

Movies like this belong to this thread:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...ghlight=cinema

Watch Bicycle Thief next time.

Akshay1234 · 1st November 2008, 22:11

saw a movie called death race. starring jason statham or whatever that guys name is who was in the transporter. enjoyable movie and different storyline.

vkochar · 1st November 2008, 23:44

Movie Day Today - Was home the entire day and saw so many movies .

Last Holiday - Queen Latifah !! Excellent movie about a Cook.
Bounce - Ben Afleck & Gwyneth. Excellent !!
Bone Collector - Denzel & Angelina. Good thriller.
Hollow Man 2 - Part was better, this is OK. Watchable Once.

harry10 · 2nd November 2008, 02:38

Fashion- As stated earlier a good movie. Priyanka steals the show. very good performance.
Rating - 4/5
Golmaal - Didnt like it. Had high expectations but!
rating - 2/5

sajo · 2nd November 2008, 13:40

Fashion : Tends to be predictable at times. But still a good movie, worth a watch.
I would give it 3/5.

amit · 2nd November 2008, 15:11

Fashion: 1/5.

Easily among the worst movies I have seen. The pace is slow, ultra slow.

The movie is cliches galore. The movie shows what an average person believes happens in the fashion industry. Where is the research that Madhur Bhandarkar claims was done to make this movie? If following cliches and newspaper headlines is research and a pre-requisite for making a 'realistic' movie then even I can make a movie like that!

Joz · 2nd November 2008, 17:26

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Originally Posted by amit

Fashion: 1/5.

Good to see more people who didn't like the movie. Watched it last night and I think it was a waste of time/ effort. A movie I would have rather watched at home on TV/DVD.

The overall package could have been a lot shorter/better.

jassi · 2nd November 2008, 23:31

Fashion 3/5 - good movie, however it did get a stretched a bit too much!!

mobike008 · 3rd November 2008, 11:14

Saw " Disturbia" last weekend.

It is quite a nice teenager-cum-suspense-cum-thriller movie. It is certainly worth watching once or maybe twice too. 3/5

benbsb29 · 3rd November 2008, 12:44

1920 - (Hindi)

Another one from Vikram Bhatt. This one has no major star cast to talk of, and features new comers Rajneesh Duggal and Ada Sharma.

For those who have seen the 'Exorcist', this one offers nothing new in terms of content. Its a more lcoalised version, with some pale story thrown in, which also left some unanswered questions for me.

Effects and background score is good, and unlike RGV spookers, this one doesnt rely too much on crazy sounds to scare.

For first timers, Ada (Lisa) has done a good job, and the way her pretty face transforms into a scary one is nicely done. Rajneesh troops around in his suits, like the Raymond adverts, but there was nothing special as such about his portrayal.
The person playing the priest also deserves a mention.

The story on the whole was disappointing, and i would suggest a watch just to pass some time, and nothing more.

Bennyboy Rating : **

amitoj · 3rd November 2008, 12:49

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Saw " Disturbia" last weekend.

It is quite a nice teenager-cum-suspense-cum-thriller movie. It is certainly worth watching once or maybe twice too. 3/5

Modern version of Hitchcock's Rear Window. Not a patch on the original but still a good timepass.

I saw Coen Brothers' latest offering, Burn After Reading. Story of two gym workers who think they have in their posession the secrets of an ex-agent, and try to sell them off. Brilliant acting by John Malkovich, who plays the ex agent. Add George Clooney and Brad Pitt to the concoction, and you have a classic comedy/satire. 4 out 5.

mobike008 · 3rd November 2008, 13:14

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Originally Posted by amitoj

I saw Coen Brothers' latest offering, Burn After Reading. Story of two gym workers who think they have in their posession the secrets of an ex-agent, and try to sell them off. Brilliant acting by John Malkovich, who plays the ex agent. Add George Clooney and Brad Pitt to the concoction, and you have a classic comedy/satire. 4 out 5.

Sounds quite interesting. And, two hot hunks to add spice to it. Will catch up with it soon.

jassi · 3rd November 2008, 14:38

hsa anyone seen mementos - it seems ghajini has been inspired by this

Technocrat · 3rd November 2008, 14:59

Jassi, Yes check pages 120 & 121 for discussion on this in this thread

1st November 2008, 21:13	#1846
ashish22 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 596 Thanked: 102 Times View My Garage	saw 'nuovo cinema paradiso' yesterday night and i would rate it 9/10.. excellent acting, screenplay with a simple storyline but the execution and the depiction of old italian lifestyle is top notch some scenes leave an everlasting impression on you. watching a movie like this just forces me to think that what bollywood dishes out is utterly crap. There might be some extreme exceptions but generally its all crap. Here the directors take their viewers for ride and all they think about is how to make a movie more profitable rather then the actual filmamking. i feel sad.
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1st November 2008, 22:11	#1848
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,914 Times	saw a movie called death race. starring jason statham or whatever that guys name is who was in the transporter. enjoyable movie and different storyline.
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1st November 2008, 23:44	#1849
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,159 Thanked: 907 Times View My Garage	Movie Day Today - Was home the entire day and saw so many movies . Last Holiday - Queen Latifah !! Excellent movie about a Cook. Bounce - Ben Afleck & Gwyneth. Excellent !! Bone Collector - Denzel & Angelina. Good thriller. Hollow Man 2 - Part was better, this is OK. Watchable Once.
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2nd November 2008, 02:38	#1850
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,743 Thanked: 4,100 Times View My Garage	Fashion- As stated earlier a good movie. Priyanka steals the show. very good performance. Rating - 4/5 Golmaal - Didnt like it. Had high expectations but! rating - 2/5
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2nd November 2008, 13:40	#1851
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,157 Times	Fashion : Tends to be predictable at times. But still a good movie, worth a watch. I would give it 3/5.
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2nd November 2008, 15:11	#1852
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,716 Thanked: 451 Times	Fashion: 1/5. Easily among the worst movies I have seen. The pace is slow, ultra slow. The movie is cliches galore. The movie shows what an average person believes happens in the fashion industry. Where is the research that Madhur Bhandarkar claims was done to make this movie? If following cliches and newspaper headlines is research and a pre-requisite for making a 'realistic' movie then even I can make a movie like that!
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2nd November 2008, 23:31	#1854
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Fashion 3/5 - good movie, however it did get a stretched a bit too much!!
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3rd November 2008, 11:14	#1855
mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12,000 Thanked: 17,126 Times View My Garage	Saw *" Disturbia"* last weekend. It is quite a nice teenager-cum-suspense-cum-thriller movie. It is certainly worth watching once or maybe twice too. 3/5
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3rd November 2008, 12:44	#1856
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,104 Thanked: 14,191 Times View My Garage	1920 - (Hindi) Another one from Vikram Bhatt. This one has no major star cast to talk of, and features new comers Rajneesh Duggal and Ada Sharma. For those who have seen the 'Exorcist', this one offers nothing new in terms of content. Its a more lcoalised version, with some pale story thrown in, which also left some unanswered questions for me. Effects and background score is good, and unlike RGV spookers, this one doesnt rely too much on crazy sounds to scare. For first timers, Ada (Lisa) has done a good job, and the way her pretty face transforms into a scary one is nicely done. Rajneesh troops around in his suits, like the Raymond adverts, but there was nothing special as such about his portrayal. The person playing the priest also deserves a mention. The story on the whole was disappointing, and i would suggest a watch just to pass some time, and nothing more. Bennyboy Rating : **
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3rd November 2008, 14:38	#1859
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	hsa anyone seen mementos - it seems ghajini has been inspired by this
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3rd November 2008, 14:59	#1860
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,770 Thanked: 2,705 Times	Jassi, Yes check pages 120 & 121 for discussion on this in this thread
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