The English Movies Thread (No Spoilers Please)

MileCruncher · 17th March 2010, 23:35

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Originally Posted by motorpsycho

Watched " The Rise of the foot soldier" , a true story, Loved the movie. I like all movies by Guy Ritchie.

It is not a Guy Ritchie movie but is directed by another British Director called Julian Gilbey

. Yes the genre is same as most Guy Ritchie movies

harry10 · 18th March 2010, 03:20

The butterfly effect(2004).
This is perhaps Ashton Kutcher's best performance till date.
Extremely gripping movie about a guy who blacks out in his childhood and in his teens find a way to go back and make everything alright. Direction and screenplay is top notch.

Rating- 4.5/5

motorpsycho · 18th March 2010, 11:55

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Originally Posted by MileCruncher

It is not a Guy Ritchie movie but is directed by another British Director called Julian Gilbey

. Yes the genre is same as most Guy Ritchie movies

Yes MileCruncher it's not, Its bad English on my part

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Rise of the Footsoldier is about the rise of Carlton Leach a Hooligan to a criminal. The story follows three decades of his life from football hooliganism to a ruthless club bouncer and onto the criminal life and ultimately how it all ended for him.

The movie is very violent.

Ratings : 3/5

vrprabhu · 18th March 2010, 12:14

I don't know if it is true, but I would like to believe that there is a subtle difference between an "American" english movie and a "British" english movie

Saw Michael Caine's "SLEUTH" - superb movie! Only two actors, gripping plot and wonderful portrayal by both the protagonsits..

Apart from many gems from Caine ( remember the German soldier in "The Eagle has landed" and the British soldier in "The man who would be the King"?), I always remember his comedy "Blame it on Rio"...

PS - The movie was so gripping, that my daughter sat through it with me, and forgot about the football match which she wanted to see!

Digitonsam · 18th March 2010, 12:30

Must watch "No country for old men" Tommorow at 6pm HBO. Drug mafia movie, silent action in which the villan uses cylinder gas as a gun. Its all about a money bag. Really superb screen play.

mobike008 · 18th March 2010, 15:52

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Originally Posted by Digitonsam

Must watch "No country for old men" Tommorow at 6pm HBO. Drug mafia movie, silent action in which the villan uses cylinder gas as a gun. Its all about a money bag. Really superb screen play.

+1. Javier Bardem in one of the most spine chilling roles

AbdulRahmanM · 18th March 2010, 16:12

I watched phone booth, the way the movie moves forward in a gripping pace is too good, also the location of the filming is almost in the same place, the booth.

my rating would be 4/5.

harry10 · 18th March 2010, 16:30

Just watched Rat Race on Sony pix.
Dhammal is a copy of this movie(guess no originals in bollywood).
Extremely good silly comedy.

Would rate it 4.

Raja · 18th March 2010, 17:46

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Originally Posted by harry10

Just watched Rat Race on Sony pix.
Dhammal is a copy of this movie(guess no originals in bollywood).

Actually Rat Race and Dhammal are both copies of 'It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World' (especially Dhammal which is much closer to the original). If you enjoyed the above, I seriously recommend you watch the original.
It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963)

JVH · 19th March 2010, 12:06

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Originally Posted by Digitonsam

Must watch "No country for old men" Tommorow at 6pm HBO. Drug mafia movie, silent action in which the villan uses cylinder gas as a gun. Its all about a money bag. Really superb screen play.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobike008

+1. Javier Bardem in one of the most spine chilling roles

If possible, try to watch the uncut version. Its much more chilling. HBO version is stripped down.

Technocrat · 19th March 2010, 12:16

Anybody watched The Book of Eli ?

I am planning to watch it tomorrow.

mobike008 · 19th March 2010, 15:32

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Originally Posted by JVH

If possible, try to watch the uncut version. Its much more chilling. HBO version is stripped down.

I watched it on DVD. Hope that was un-cut version and not similar to what they showed on HBO.

Eddy · 19th March 2010, 15:36

Have gotten the Green Mile delivered through BigFlix... Hope its a good one. I just loovvveed Shawshank.

sammyboy · 19th March 2010, 16:37

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Originally Posted by Eddy

Have gotten the Green Mile delivered through BigFlix... Hope its a good one. I just loovvveed Shawshank.

The Green Mile is brilliant. I am sure you will love it.

prince_pervez · 19th March 2010, 16:42

^^Its kind of a sad movie. I did not like the way it ends.

18th March 2010, 03:20	#1937
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,712 Thanked: 3,622 Times View My Garage	The butterfly effect(2004). This is perhaps Ashton Kutcher's best performance till date. Extremely gripping movie about a guy who blacks out in his childhood and in his teens find a way to go back and make everything alright. Direction and screenplay is top notch. Rating- 4.5/5
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18th March 2010, 12:14	#1939
vrprabhu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ?? Posts: 1,281 Thanked: 1,105 Times View My Garage	A real english movie..... I don't know if it is true, but I would like to believe that there is a subtle difference between an "American" english movie and a "British" english movie Saw Michael Caine's "SLEUTH" - superb movie! Only two actors, gripping plot and wonderful portrayal by both the protagonsits.. Apart from many gems from Caine ( remember the German soldier in "The Eagle has landed" and the British soldier in "The man who would be the King"?), I always remember his comedy "Blame it on Rio"... PS - The movie was so gripping, that my daughter sat through it with me, and forgot about the football match which she wanted to see!
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Digitonsam Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vadodara Posts: 24 Thanked: 0 Times	Must watch "No country for old men" Tommorow at 6pm HBO. Drug mafia movie, silent action in which the villan uses cylinder gas as a gun. Its all about a money bag. Really superb screen play.
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AbdulRahmanM BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 168 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	I watched phone booth, the way the movie moves forward in a gripping pace is too good, also the location of the filming is almost in the same place, the booth. my rating would be 4/5.
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harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,712 Thanked: 3,622 Times View My Garage	Just watched Rat Race on Sony pix. Dhammal is a copy of this movie(guess no originals in bollywood). Extremely good silly comedy. Would rate it 4.
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Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Anybody watched The Book of Eli ? I am planning to watch it tomorrow.
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Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,386 Thanked: 13,292 Times	Have gotten the Green Mile delivered through BigFlix... Hope its a good one. I just loovvveed Shawshank.
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prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	^^Its kind of a sad movie. I did not like the way it ends.
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