The English Movies Thread (No Spoilers Please)

KRRaj · 12th November 2009, 15:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrishig

Have limited exceptions from 2012. :-(.

I am going just to see some nice special effects and also spend time with friends. This is just a reason to go out with friends

. If the movie is good, then it would be a good bonus.

RuffRyder · 12th November 2009, 19:24

Hi All,

Got to watch "RocknRolla" yesterday. Nothing new, a typical Guy Ritchie movie.

If you like Snatch, Lock stock and Revolver, you would like this one too..
Really like the way they say "Oi" in the brit accent.

Summary:
Lenny Cole, a London mob boss, puts the bite on all local real estate transactions. For substantial fees, he's helping Uri Omovich, a Russian developer. As a sign of good faith, Omovich loans Cole a valuable painting, promptly stolen off Cole's wall. While Cole's men, led by the dependable Archie, look for the canvas, three local petty criminals, the Wild Bunch, steal money from the Russian using inside information from his accountant, the lovely Stella. Meanwhile, a local drug-addled rocker, Johnny Quid, is reported drowned, and his connection to Cole is the key to unraveling the deceits and double crosses of life in the underworld.

My Rating: 3/5

AMAN_SACHDEV · 13th November 2009, 00:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by RuffRyder

Hi All,

Got to watch "RocknRolla" yesterday. Nothing new, a typical Guy Ritchie movie.

If you like Snatch, Lock stock and Revolver, you would like this one too..
Really like the way they say "Oi" in the brit accent.

Summary:
Lenny Cole, a London mob boss, puts the bite on all local real estate transactions. For substantial fees, he's helping Uri Omovich, a Russian developer. As a sign of good faith, Omovich loans Cole a valuable painting, promptly stolen off Cole's wall. While Cole's men, led by the dependable Archie, look for the canvas, three local petty criminals, the Wild Bunch, steal money from the Russian using inside information from his accountant, the lovely Stella. Meanwhile, a local drug-addled rocker, Johnny Quid, is reported drowned, and his connection to Cole is the key to unraveling the deceits and double crosses of life in the underworld.

My Rating: 3/5

I too watched it yesterday, bought the dvd around 2 months back and finally decided to watch it ....
I didnt like it...

Eddy · 13th November 2009, 00:21

Guys, slightly OT but what happens if I lose my Bigflix CD ?

Caramelo · 13th November 2009, 00:40

anyone seen 2012?? i know its depressing but is it worth watching world fall apart!!?

hemanthisgreat · 13th November 2009, 14:23

Guys do post reviews of 2012 as soon as possible. Planning to watch it tomorrow.

mobike008 · 13th November 2009, 15:16

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Originally Posted by Eddy

Guys, slightly OT but what happens if I lose my Bigflix CD ?

Good Point. Logically, they should charge you the cost of the DVD or even better they should give 50% off since its a used one. So the damage cannot be more than Rs.200 DVD.

Why dont you check with the call center?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caramelo

anyone seen 2012?? i know its depressing but is it worth watching world fall apart!!?

Quote:

Originally Posted by hemanthisgreat

Guys do post reviews of 2012 as soon as possible. Planning to watch it tomorrow.

Me too, Me too. I am booked for late sunday night show. Gents, reviews please, hope it's disasterously best

SumitBahl · 13th November 2009, 15:31

Overall rating of 2012 seems good.

This review is not very good though > 2012 (2009/I)

furioussphinx · 13th November 2009, 16:50

Watched 2012 yest night. Nice visual effects and graphics. Total paisa wasool for that. Plot is fine, story, direction, etc is also nice. I felt it a little unreal when during all the catastrophes, the hero escapes always, a la Bollywood style. Be it the volcano explosion, runway breaking apart, limo scene, while flying the Russian airplane etc. But now this can be overcome thanks to the amazing visual effects. Oh and not to forget, the galore of whistles and thaliyaan from the crowd who are ever ready to shriek when they understand something or see anything related to India. Blame the local news channels for pushing the hype up so much. The theaters even the dubbed ones are running house fulls. It was a welcoming refresh after all the disastrous movies we had to watch over the year, mainly Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahaani.

Am gonna watch it again on IMAX after my exams. Worth the money.

mobike008 · 13th November 2009, 16:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by furioussphinx

Watched 2012 yest night. Nice visual effects and graphics. Total paisa wasool for that. Plot is fine, story, direction, etc is also nice. I felt it a little unreal when during all the catastrophes, the hero escapes always, a la Bollywood style. Be it the volcano explosion, runway breaking apart, limo scene, while flying the Russian airplane etc. But now this can be overcome thanks to the amazing visual effects. Oh and not to forget, the galore of whistles and thaliyaan from the crowd who are ever ready to shriek when they understand something or see anything related to India. Blame the local news channels for pushing the hype up so much. The theaters even the dubbed ones are running house fulls. It was a welcoming refresh after all the disastrous movies we had to watch over the year, mainly Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahaani.

Am gonna watch it again on IMAX after my exams. Worth the money.

Sagar, glad to see this review. I am already drooling to watch it on the big screen.

I am watching at Adlabs on Sunday night as i couldnt get a ticket in IMAX as only 1st row is available for next one week.

I was petrified that i will be sucked into one of those disaster scenes if i sit in first row

SirAlec · 13th November 2009, 19:16

watched Ocean's Eleven, the 1960s wala. starring Frank Sinatra.

Didn't liked it though. I must say new one is better.

Samurai · 13th November 2009, 20:41

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Originally Posted by furioussphinx

Oh and not to forget, the galore of whistles and thaliyaan from the crowd who are ever ready to shriek when they understand something or see anything related to India.

While it happens in India all the time, I had never seen US audience getting so involved in movie except in "Return of the King". I saw them giving an applause in two scenes, which was kinda nice.

First Scene:

YouTube - Legolas and the Oliphant

Second Scene:

YouTube - Eowyn defeats the nazgul (hi quality)

iVictor · 14th November 2009, 14:05

Watched Aliens in the Attic last night

A normal theme but a nice movie to watch with family or friends.

Victor

chevelle · 14th November 2009, 15:02

anybody seen 2012?

review

jkdas · 14th November 2009, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

Just finished The Usual Suspects.

Brilliant. What a rocking ride it was ! Any other movie as good in the same genre ?

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Thats a classis film.

Could get tickets for 2012 last day :( Crowded!

Anyone saw This is it?

12th November 2009, 19:24	#1367
RuffRyder BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 286 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	RocknRolla Hi All, Got to watch "RocknRolla" yesterday. Nothing new, a typical Guy Ritchie movie. If you like Snatch, Lock stock and Revolver, you would like this one too.. Really like the way they say "Oi" in the brit accent. Summary: Lenny Cole, a London mob boss, puts the bite on all local real estate transactions. For substantial fees, he's helping Uri Omovich, a Russian developer. As a sign of good faith, Omovich loans Cole a valuable painting, promptly stolen off Cole's wall. While Cole's men, led by the dependable Archie, look for the canvas, three local petty criminals, the Wild Bunch, steal money from the Russian using inside information from his accountant, the lovely Stella. Meanwhile, a local drug-addled rocker, Johnny Quid, is reported drowned, and his connection to Cole is the key to unraveling the deceits and double crosses of life in the underworld. My Rating: 3/5 Attached Thumbnails
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13th November 2009, 00:21	#1369
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,386 Thanked: 13,292 Times	Guys, slightly OT but what happens if I lose my Bigflix CD ?
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13th November 2009, 00:40	#1370
Caramelo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 769 Thanked: 16 Times	anyone seen 2012?? i know its depressing but is it worth watching world fall apart!!?
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13th November 2009, 14:23	#1371
hemanthisgreat BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 594 Thanked: 50 Times View My Garage	Guys do post reviews of 2012 as soon as possible. Planning to watch it tomorrow.
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13th November 2009, 15:31	#1373
SumitBahl BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 976 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Overall rating of 2012 seems good. This review is not very good though > 2012 (2009/I)
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13th November 2009, 16:50	#1374
furioussphinx BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 536 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Watched 2012 yest night. Nice visual effects and graphics. Total paisa wasool for that. Plot is fine, story, direction, etc is also nice. I felt it a little unreal when during all the catastrophes, the hero escapes always, a la Bollywood style. Be it the volcano explosion, runway breaking apart, limo scene, while flying the Russian airplane etc. But now this can be overcome thanks to the amazing visual effects. Oh and not to forget, the galore of whistles and thaliyaan from the crowd who are ever ready to shriek when they understand something or see anything related to India. Blame the local news channels for pushing the hype up so much. The theaters even the dubbed ones are running house fulls. It was a welcoming refresh after all the disastrous movies we had to watch over the year, mainly Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahaani. Am gonna watch it again on IMAX after my exams. Worth the money.
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13th November 2009, 19:16	#1376
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	watched Ocean's Eleven, the 1960s wala. starring Frank Sinatra. Didn't liked it though. I must say new one is better.
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14th November 2009, 14:05	#1378
iVictor Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 13 Thanked: 11 Times	Watched Aliens in the Attic last night A normal theme but a nice movie to watch with family or friends. Victor
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14th November 2009, 15:02	#1379
chevelle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: sacto Posts: 1,299 Thanked: 552 Times View My Garage	anybody seen 2012? review
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