The English Movies Thread (No Spoilers Please)

T_Girl · 21st April 2009, 17:16

@mobike008: If you are fond of Daniele Craig you surely would have watched Casino Royale. He looks so good and full of life.

harry10 · 21st April 2009, 18:08

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Originally Posted by hrag

All these mentions of Denzel Washington starrers and no mention of Training Day?

Is it a worth watch?
By the name seems to be a military kinda movie.
I love denzel's acting though.

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Originally Posted by amitoj

Except in American Gangster. He seemed very restrained in that role.

Beg to differ. I think its one of its finest performances. A very very good movie indeed.

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Watched " Quantum of Solace" last night.

Daniele Craig movies now remind me of Bourne Identity series. So much similarity of locations, style of direction and photography. Quite Watchable.

I am slowly but steadily becoming a fan of DC

4/5

I like DC. I think he was quiet good in the Casino Royale. But my fav bond remains Pierce Brosnan. The kind of grace and charisma he use to bring to his appearance along with the one liners were great.

Coming back to movie i feel " Quantum of Solace" is the worst bond movie i had ever seen. And i have seen all till date.
It was nowhere near the good ones in the past. DC tried hard but the screenplay,the plot,the action- everything was below par. And 4 people who went with me shares the same opinion. I was hugely disappointed as i am a lover of bond flicks.
Heard DC is doing another bond flick now.

hrag · 21st April 2009, 18:10

Well, I'll just say fans of Denzel Washington MUST watch Training Day.

Mission_Safari · 21st April 2009, 18:14

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Originally Posted by harry10

Is it a worth watch?
By the name seems to be a military kinda movie.

It is not a military kinda movie. But you will love it if you are a Denzel fan

Technocrat · 21st April 2009, 18:19

Alright I am a Denzel Fan too, Will check it out, where is the Big Q. lets see

sanjayatarizona · 21st April 2009, 18:21

The best element in Training Day has to be Eva Mendes

. Denzel comes second.

harry10 · 21st April 2009, 18:34

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Originally Posted by sanjayatarizona

The best element in Training Day has to be Eva Mendes

. Denzel comes second.

though i dont like Eva mendes will still check out this movie as Denzel is one of my fav actors.

vkochar · 21st April 2009, 18:53

Just saw - X-MEN ORIGINS - WOLVERINE

I would say ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !! 4/5

Hugh Jackman is brilliant. The movie starts a 150 yrs ago when wolverine is a kid and finds out he has mutant powers and then FF to 21st century where he is pursuing a normal life and then suddenly Victor ( Now Sabertooth ) who is his brother starts haunting him for a project X.

Fantastic Action scenes and fight scenes.

Technocrat · 21st April 2009, 19:27

Has this released in India or you saw it in London?

mobike008 · 23rd April 2009, 12:37

Saw " Planes, Trains, Automobiles" Starring Steve Martin and John Candy. What a hilarious movie.

Story of a man trying to go home for thanksgiving holidays and gets stuck with a walking talking debacle in the form of John Candy. How every mode of transport puts them in a funny spot and fails to take them home is the gist of the story.

John Candy in some scenes out does Steve Martin. It's funny all the way with a lovely sentimental twist at the end. I love Steve Martin

4/5

anilkalvani · 23rd April 2009, 13:46

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Has this released in India or you saw it in London?

Can you guess how he's seen it since its releasing on May 1 worldwide? Your guess is as good as mine. But its not a finished copy, so at many places the raw unfinished 3D FX can be seen. And btw, me saw it too!

Technocrat · 23rd April 2009, 13:52

Yeah I know how he saw

Eagerly waiting to catch this movie in a Cinema Hall

jassi · 23rd April 2009, 14:01

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Originally Posted by anilkalvani

Can you guess how he's seen it since its releasing on May 1 worldwide? Your guess is as good as mine. But its not a finished copy, so at many places the raw unfinished 3D FX can be seen. And btw, me saw it too!

yep thats a good copy to see how effects are really created

good stuff

harry10 · 23rd April 2009, 14:34

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Yeah I know how he saw

Eagerly waiting to catch this movie in a Cinema Hall

I have a copy with me as well given by a friend.
However i haven't seen and dont intend to as well.
I enjoy such movies only on the bigger screens with full dolby on

tortoiseNhare · 26th April 2009, 07:43

I watched these during last couple of weeks:

1. In Bruges, starring Colin Farrel, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes. It is a drama involving two hitmen. Excellent movie.

2. The Prestige, starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Rebecca Hall and Scarlet Johansson and directed by Chris Nolan. The movie, set in the late 19th century, is about two magicians trying to outdo/destroy each other. Good story, great performances by the lead actors and very well directed.

3. Boys Don't Cry, starring Hilary Swank. An oscar winning performance by Swank in the role of a boy trapped in a girl's body.

4. The Kid, Charlie Chaplin.

I have these lined up for the next few days: Munich, Schindlers' List, Run Lola Run and Earth (made into a feature film from BBC Planet Earth series).

21st April 2009, 17:16	#271
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hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 31 Times	Well, I'll just say fans of Denzel Washington MUST watch Training Day.
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sanjayatarizona BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: "God's own Shaap" Posts: 354 Thanked: 10 Times	The best element in Training Day has to be Eva Mendes . Denzel comes second.
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vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	Just saw - X-MEN ORIGINS - WOLVERINE I would say ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !! 4/5 Hugh Jackman is brilliant. The movie starts a 150 yrs ago when wolverine is a kid and finds out he has mutant powers and then FF to 21st century where he is pursuing a normal life and then suddenly Victor ( Now Sabertooth ) who is his brother starts haunting him for a project X. Fantastic Action scenes and fight scenes.
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Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Has this released in India or you saw it in London?
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mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,707 Thanked: 14,891 Times View My Garage	Saw " Planes, Trains, Automobiles" Starring Steve Martin and John Candy. What a hilarious movie. Story of a man trying to go home for thanksgiving holidays and gets stuck with a walking talking debacle in the form of John Candy. How every mode of transport puts them in a funny spot and fails to take them home is the gist of the story. John Candy in some scenes out does Steve Martin. It's funny all the way with a lovely sentimental twist at the end. I love Steve Martin 4/5
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26th April 2009, 07:43	#285
tortoiseNhare BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Guwahati Posts: 536 Thanked: 90 Times	I watched these during last couple of weeks: 1. In Bruges, starring Colin Farrel, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes. It is a drama involving two hitmen. Excellent movie. 2. The Prestige, starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Rebecca Hall and Scarlet Johansson and directed by Chris Nolan. The movie, set in the late 19th century, is about two magicians trying to outdo/destroy each other. Good story, great performances by the lead actors and very well directed. 3. Boys Don't Cry, starring Hilary Swank. An oscar winning performance by Swank in the role of a boy trapped in a girl's body. 4. The Kid, Charlie Chaplin. I have these lined up for the next few days: Munich, Schindlers' List, Run Lola Run and Earth (made into a feature film from BBC Planet Earth series).
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