The English Movies Thread (No Spoilers Please)

morten · 17th March 2009, 14:04

Just saw all the parts of the movie SAW. parts 1-4 are absolute treat to watch but the 5th part is below average.

harry10 · 17th March 2009, 14:43

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Originally Posted by Eddy

Just finished Phonebooth.

What a disappointment !!! An average movie with a stupid climax. But perhaps I was expecting too much.

1.5 stars only !!

Very true. Its a very small movie. And you are lucky not seeing in a hall like me

mobike008 · 18th March 2009, 09:29

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Originally Posted by bblost

Thank you for Smoking

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Originally Posted by vkochar

bblost - I love this movie. It's one of my favourites.

I absolutely loved this movie and didnt find the movie slow paced in anyway. A perfect movie of a loyal lobbyist even if it means thowing self morale to the winds knowing well, what he stands for is completely wrong but for him it's just a way of paying his mortgage.

Superb acting by Aaron Eckhert and that cute little fella who played his son.

A distinct and unique style of movie making and a cool insight of how lobbying world works. Though, I have read better books on this subject ( mostly John Grisham) but this movie ain't that bad.

I liked the initial credits of the movie too. Cool idea of listing names on different cigarette packs. Certainly worth a watch!

Rating : 3.5/5

Raajiv · 18th March 2009, 17:05

Watched the movie "World's Fastest Indian" starring Anthony Hopkins.Got this a Complimentary DVD with Over Drive earlier.

A true Biker's movie.

Rating - 4.5/5.

carboy · 19th March 2009, 00:10

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Yeh lo, here is the biggest fan of her and other being yours truly.

I am planning to watch " The Insider" starring Russel Crowe Al Pacino . Any reviews,brick-bats etc?

Decent movie - based on true story.
Both Crowe & Pacino have acted well.

yatinchoubal · 19th March 2009, 10:16

Saw Movie "UNTRACEABLE" yesterday night

A secret service agent, Jennifer Marsh, gets caught in a very personal and deadly cat-and-mouse game with a serial killer who knows that people (being what they are - both curious and drawn to the dark side of things) will log onto an "untraceable" website where he conducts violent and painful murders LIVE on the net. The more people who log on and enter the website, the quicker and more violently the victim dies

Jennifer Marsh (Diane Lane) is a widowed single parent living in a suburban Portland home with her daughter Annie Haskins (Perla Haney-Jardine)

The movie is for short duration, and believe me there is not a single moment, where in u can think of looking here and there, apart from the movie screen.

Amazing story and nice concept, especially people who are computer oddballs

My Rating - 4.5 / 5

vkochar · 21st March 2009, 23:38

Just saw these 2 movies today -

GRAN TORINO -

About Clint Eastwood, An old guy who just lost his wife and is also nearing his time. He makes friends with a Korean Teen who is his neighbour and gets into the young fights of the neighbourhood. He has a 1972 Gran Torino which everyone wants.

A very good performance by Clint. Not much of the car shown but nevertheless a very good movie. A bit boring at few scenes. I'd give it a 2.5 / 5.

SEVEN POUNDS -

I am a will smith fan and this movie is no doubt one of the best performance showers of Will. By the makers of Pursuit of Happyness. Not in the league of Pursuit but still good acting by almost all.

Very serious and sad movie. I would not give it full marks. Pursuit was a very feel good movie in the end. This was way serious.

Again a 3/5 only for the acting of Will. Watch it if you are in the mood of serious cinema. Cry Cry during the end.

Raajiv · 23rd March 2009, 14:15

Vkochar,

What a conicidence!!I watched Gran Torino this weekend.

An Average Movie.A bit slow some times and the car does not even get started once in the whole movie.

RATING : 2.5 /5

Watched another Wonderful movie "Blood Diamond". Prettyfast movie and shows the inside of "Diamond" business.

RATING : 4.5/5

gr8guzzler · 23rd March 2009, 15:42

Watched these movies over the weekend.

Bedtime Stories (2008)

A family comedy about a hotel handyman whose life changes when the lavish bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to magically come true.

Typical Adam sandler stuff, pretty enjoyable to watch especially with your kids.

Inkheart (2008)

A young girl discovers her father has an amazing talent to bring characters out of their books and must try to stop a freed villain from destroying them all, with the help of her father, her aunt, and a storybook's hero.

I just love watching all Brendan Fraser movies, although in this one i felt he was not his best. If you enjoy fantasy movies, this is a good one to watch.

vkochar · 23rd March 2009, 17:25

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Originally Posted by gr8guzzler

I just love watching all Brendan Fraser movies, although in this one i felt he was not his best. If you enjoy fantasy movies, this is a good one to watch.

Watch ' Journey to the centre of the earth ' if you have not !

It's quite a grand movie with amazing & breathtaking views and scenes. Brendan plays a scientist who is looking / seeking to find the center of the earth and he does !!

Released around 6 months back, it was quite a hit in the US. Don't know about India.

Watch it with family and you would love it.

Sam Kapasi · 23rd March 2009, 18:09

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Originally Posted by vkochar

Watch ' Journey to the centre of the earth ' if you have not !

It's quite a grand movie with amazing & breathtaking views and scenes. Brendan plays a scientist who is looking / seeking to find the center of the earth and he does !!

You neglected to mention Jules Verne

gr8guzzler · 23rd March 2009, 22:52

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Originally Posted by vkochar

Watch ' Journey to the centre of the earth ' if you have not !

Already seen it; don't miss his movies.

manaa45 · 24th March 2009, 12:03

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Has anyone managed to watch Little Zizou yet????

I watched it yesterdaywith not more then 15 people in the theatre but it was a fun movie. They could have made it a bit longer also and it would have been better. All have played their part well with John Abraham in a very small role.

Boman and Mahabanoo Mody Kotwal are good.

Mansi

mobike008 · 24th March 2009, 13:03

Saw " One Missed Call" last night. It's based on a Japanese movie ( isnt all good horror movies are?) but this english adaptation wasn't that great.

Teenagers get voice mail messages from people after their death from their phone. Actually a neat concept but not handled well. IMO, music is a key element to bring that aura for horrors/suspense which was entirely missing in this movie.

Finally, It's just a time pass movie with a few or almost no scare scenes

***1.5/5

Rajesh Rawal · 24th March 2009, 13:28

saw the movie" downfall" yesterday night.

the guy who played hitler was really good ,overall the whole movie was like an eye opener.should feel really lucky we did not belong to that era.

have seen similar movies like 'the rise of the evil ' and most recently valkyrie.

17th March 2009, 14:04	#91
morten BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 116 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Just saw all the parts of the movie SAW. parts 1-4 are absolute treat to watch but the 5th part is below average.
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18th March 2009, 17:05	#94
Raajiv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Monterey Bay,CA Posts: 263 Thanked: 5 Times	Watched the movie "World's Fastest Indian" starring Anthony Hopkins.Got this a Complimentary DVD with Over Drive earlier. A true Biker's movie. Rating - 4.5/5.
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19th March 2009, 10:16	#96
yatinchoubal BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas / Pune Posts: 144 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Saw Movie "UNTRACEABLE" yesterday night A secret service agent, Jennifer Marsh, gets caught in a very personal and deadly cat-and-mouse game with a serial killer who knows that people (being what they are - both curious and drawn to the dark side of things) will log onto an "untraceable" website where he conducts violent and painful murders LIVE on the net. The more people who log on and enter the website, the quicker and more violently the victim dies Jennifer Marsh (Diane Lane) is a widowed single parent living in a suburban Portland home with her daughter Annie Haskins (Perla Haney-Jardine) The movie is for short duration, and believe me there is not a single moment, where in u can think of looking here and there, apart from the movie screen. Amazing story and nice concept, especially people who are computer oddballs My Rating - 4.5 / 5
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21st March 2009, 23:38	#97
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,145 Thanked: 804 Times View My Garage	Just saw these 2 movies today - GRAN TORINO - About Clint Eastwood, An old guy who just lost his wife and is also nearing his time. He makes friends with a Korean Teen who is his neighbour and gets into the young fights of the neighbourhood. He has a 1972 Gran Torino which everyone wants. A very good performance by Clint. Not much of the car shown but nevertheless a very good movie. A bit boring at few scenes. I'd give it a 2.5 / 5. SEVEN POUNDS - I am a will smith fan and this movie is no doubt one of the best performance showers of Will. By the makers of Pursuit of Happyness. Not in the league of Pursuit but still good acting by almost all. Very serious and sad movie. I would not give it full marks. Pursuit was a very feel good movie in the end. This was way serious. Again a 3/5 only for the acting of Will. Watch it if you are in the mood of serious cinema. Cry Cry during the end. Last edited by vkochar : 21st March 2009 at 23:39.
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23rd March 2009, 14:15	#98
Raajiv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Monterey Bay,CA Posts: 263 Thanked: 5 Times	Vkochar, What a conicidence!!I watched Gran Torino this weekend. An Average Movie.A bit slow some times and the car does not even get started once in the whole movie. RATING : 2.5 /5 Watched another Wonderful movie "Blood Diamond". Prettyfast movie and shows the inside of "Diamond" business. RATING : 4.5/5
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23rd March 2009, 15:42	#99
gr8guzzler BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 651 Thanked: 47 Times View My Garage	Watched these movies over the weekend. Bedtime Stories (2008) A family comedy about a hotel handyman whose life changes when the lavish bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to magically come true. Typical Adam sandler stuff, pretty enjoyable to watch especially with your kids. Inkheart (2008) A young girl discovers her father has an amazing talent to bring characters out of their books and must try to stop a freed villain from destroying them all, with the help of her father, her aunt, and a storybook's hero. I just love watching all Brendan Fraser movies, although in this one i felt he was not his best. If you enjoy fantasy movies, this is a good one to watch.
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24th March 2009, 13:03	#104
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,382 Thanked: 12,560 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Saw " One Missed Call" last night. It's based on a Japanese movie ( isnt all good horror movies are?) but this english adaptation wasn't that great. Teenagers get voice mail messages from people after their death from their phone. Actually a neat concept but not handled well. IMO, music is a key element to bring that aura for horrors/suspense which was entirely missing in this movie. Finally, It's just a time pass movie with a few or almost no scare scenes ***1.5/5
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24th March 2009, 13:28	#105
Rajesh Rawal BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Back in Mumbai Posts: 384 Thanked: 159 Times View My Garage	saw the movie" downfall" yesterday night. the guy who played hitler was really good ,overall the whole movie was like an eye opener.should feel really lucky we did not belong to that era. have seen similar movies like 'the rise of the evil ' and most recently valkyrie.
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