[GTO]

Saw this amazing movie recently. "Sorry we missed you". Will give it 4 / 5 stars for the realistic story & performances. It's about a family that is struggling to make ends meet. Sensing an opportunity, the man buys a van and gets into the package delivery business.

I usually don't like British films at all, this one is an exception. Warning = it's a slow drama.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysjwg-MnZao

[srishiva]

Watched First Man. Not sure how I had missed watching this 2018 movie. Very personal story from Neil Armstrong's life and the first landing on Moon.

You wont see many movies that a family can watch together now a days and it was a great one.

[vrprabhu]

Saw an old film yesterday - 'The Accused' (1988).

Starring - Jodie Foster and Kelly McGillis ('Top Gun' co-star)

I would rate it a 4.5*

The plot is about a woman (Foster) being gang-raped, and the case is settled through plea bargain - without the consent of the victim. DA's assistant (McGillis) realises that injustice has been done and tries to ensure that the victim's side of the story is heard.....

Jodie Foster lives the role - especially the way she speaks; scenes of (hot blooded young american) males going bersek gave me the creeps....

[RavenAvi]

Recently re-watched the Taken trilogy.

The original still solidly stands the test of time, but I will admit that part 2 is one of my guilty pleasures. Slightly disappointed with part 3, specially the storyline which was copied from The Fugitive, and that ending. It would have been better if they had continued with the Albanian gang angle from the first two films and shut down that story string for good in the 3rd. Still, good fun to see Liam Neeson in his Bryan Mills avatar.

Original - * * * ½
Sequel - * * *
Part 3 - * * ½

Overall - * * *

[aargee]

Originally Posted by RavenAvi

Original - * * * ½
Sequel - * * *
Part 3 - * * ½

Overall - * * *

I'm surprised at your rating of Taken 2. If Taken itself is 3.5 in your books, Taken 2 cannot be more than 2 for such a silly stupid sequel, that I don't want to waste my time with 3. May be you're too kind not to insult with 2*

Fan of Clint Eastwood? Not to miss Richard Jewell To an extent I would say this is how the media works for all the morning newspaper lovers out there!!

[RavenAvi]

Originally Posted by aargee

I'm surprised at your rating of Taken 2. If Taken itself is 3.5 in your books, Taken 2 cannot be more than 2 for such a silly stupid sequel, that I don't want to waste my time with 3. May be you're too kind not to insult with 2*

That is why we call all such choices "guilty pleasures" - a book, film or song hated by many but loved by us. Whenever it is discussed, we admit to liking it with guilt in our eyes and a sheepish grin. Hence the ratings.


Marshland


Superb Spanish whodunnit, complimented by taut direction, pacy script, fantastic all-round performances and some awesome, breathtaking cinematographic shots.

If you love a good suspense thriller, just watch this. Highly recommended.

* * * *

[ast.ggn]

Originally Posted by aargee

From the recent watch of mine selecting some of highly recommended watching ones...

Took a screenshot of your post few days back and watched them one by one except Bodyguard.

All of them are must watch and deserve 4/5 atleast. Found Signs a bit average or may be I was expecting too much after Sixth Sense from the director.

[ninjatalli]

Project Power : 4 / 5

This is a very interesting spin to the mutant/superpower series. And the best part of the movie is not the good acting by Jamie Foxx or Levitt, it's the literally unknown Dominique Fishback who steals the movie away from such good actors on her own. That and some subtle integration of songs/music across the movie.

A good 2 hour weekend Netflix watch. If the only sore point with this movie, it's that the superpower genre is now getting a bit boring with the numerous "versions" across the board.

https://youtu.be/xw1vQgVaYNQ

[roamer012]

Originally Posted by ninjatalli

Project Power : 4 / 5
A good 2 hour weekend Netflix watch. If the only sore point with this movie, it's that the superpower genre is now getting a bit boring with the numerous "versions" across the board.

+1
However what I found different was that there was no alpha vs alpha fight. All the powers were showcased in restrained manner so as to not take away from the prime motive of protagonist. My only gripe - corruption angle not explored, neither the science behind it all showcased. I would give it 3.5 on 5.

[aargee]

Originally Posted by ast.ggn

Took a screenshot of your post few days back and watched them one by one except Bodyguard

Glad you found them useful. Thanks for letting know

Originally Posted by ast.ggn

Found Signs a bit average or may be I was expecting too much after Sixth Sense from the director.

Shaymlan's movies are slow moving, 2 primary characters, suspense & finally has a twist in the end. Even I get irritated sometimes; for instance, if you watch Unbreakable or Glass, the whole movie could've been shortened to 90 min or less, but still they were over 2 hours.

At the same time if you watch a movie like Man from Earth, they're full of dialogue oriented no action, no other background, the medium pace is well justified.

[RaghuVis]

Have been hearing about the polish movie 365 days available in Netflix and the controversy surrounding it for the way erotic scenes are depicted in it. Decided to check it out and boy oh boy I was in for a shock!
I Have never watched a movie in Netflix with so much explicit/nude scenes. The plot is quite idiotic and acting by everyone is equally terrible but these actors just set the screen on fire! Definitely not a family watch.
Movie Rating -- 1/5
Other ratings! -- Please check for yourselves and rate it

[mayankk]

While looking for Training day, I happened upon an old classic (Well, 11 years old).
Street Kings starring Keanu Reeves, Forest Whittaker, and Chris Evans in an unremembered role.
Keanu is sort of like John Wick, in training with the PD. Sees corruption, is part of it, breaks out from it. Brilliant movie it is. Semi intelligent apart from the violence.

Rated 4.5/5

[GTO]

Putting up a strongly recommended rating for "First Man" which is now on Netflix. Neil Armstrong played brilliantly by Ryan Gosling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSoRx87OO6k

[katsumoto]

Annihilation (2018)

One more Sci-Fi from Alex Garland. I liked his earlier movie Ex-Machina so watched this movie, Quite impressed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89OP78l9oF0

[DrvSafe]

Originally Posted by RavenAvi

Marshland

Superb Spanish whodunnit, complimented by taut direction, pacy script, fantastic all-round performances and some awesome, breathtaking cinematographic shots.

If you love a good suspense thriller, just watch this. Highly recommended.

* * * *

Thanks for sharing. Very satisfying movie. Rated 4*