The English Movies Thread (No Spoilers Please)

Wolfheart · 29th September 2010, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Newpunter

Has anyone watched "Drag me to Hell" ? It is one of the better horror movies to come out lately. I wish Sam Raimi did more horror movies. I heard that he is re- releasing or remaking the Evil Dead movies soon.

Yes. It's a great movie. I was watching Evil dead and Evil Dead II recently and those two films are the work of a genius. Raimi is at his best when making horror films.

chevelle · 1st October 2010, 11:51

4.3.2.1

Its again a Brit movie i came across. Some portion shot in NY.

Its about 4 friends who had 2 different days in their own life and how it crosses path with diamond heist.

a good movie. Watchable because of the 4 girls. Each are quite good in their roles and look beautiful too.

3/5

Urban_Nomad · 1st October 2010, 14:29

Watched "My sassy girl" on DVD last night. A couple of my friends swore by this movie and I must say ......... it was garbage. Completeley over the top story of a girl hell bent on ruining herself and everyone around her.

Also, the gentleman playing the lead in the movie must have been asked by the director to come to the sets sans his gonads. All he does is follow the crazy starlet around like a starving pup. Ridiculous.

n_aditya · 1st October 2010, 14:37

Saw the movie "Take him to the Greek" starring Russell Brand.

Hilarious Brit comedy but gets a tad boring towards the end.

One time watch. Rating - 3/5.

NOTE - Lots of explicit language in the movie.

Newpunter · 1st October 2010, 14:42

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Originally Posted by Urban_Nomad

Watched "My sassy girl" on DVD last night. A couple of my friends swore by this movie and I must say ......... it was garbage. Completeley over the top story of a girl hell bent on ruining herself and everyone around her.

Also, the gentleman playing the lead in the movie must have been asked by the director to come to the sets sans his gonads. All he does is follow the crazy starlet around like a starving pup. Ridiculous.

This movie is based on a true story ( or atleast a supposedly true story where the author maintained an online log about his experience with this girl ). If you read the story, the real girl was even more nasty than the movie version.
Also, they changed the ending to make it a happy one. In the real story, the guy never met the girl after they split.

By the way, did you watch the Korean version or the English version? Coz I know for a fact that English version sucked ( although it had my favourite star Elisha Cuthbert) while I enjoyed the Korean version very much.

tortoiseNhare · 1st October 2010, 15:02

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Originally Posted by Urban_Nomad

Watched "My sassy girl" on DVD last night. A couple of my friends swore by this movie and I must say ......... it was garbage.

Well, I had the mortification of watching Ugly aur Pagli, inspired by "My sassy girl", in a theatre a couple of years back.

Urban_Nomad · 1st October 2010, 15:07

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Originally Posted by Newpunter

This movie is based on a true story ( or atleast a supposedly true story where the author maintained an online log about his experience with this girl ). If you read the story, the real girl was even more nasty than the movie version.
Also, they changed the ending to make it a happy one. In the real story, the guy never met the girl after they split.

By the way, did you watch the Korean version or the English version? Coz I know for a fact that English version sucked ( although it had my favourite star Elisha Cuthbert) while I enjoyed the Korean version very much.

U mean this actually happened to some poor guy? I have never known such suckers for punishment. Thanks for the info though. Irrespective, it is very much a sucky movie.

I watched the english version and yes, the actress sure is HOTTTT.

harry10 · 2nd October 2010, 01:16

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Originally Posted by n_aditya

Saw the movie "Take him to the Greek" starring Russell Brand.

Hilarious Brit comedy but gets a tad boring towards the end.

One time watch. Rating - 3/5.

NOTE - Lots of explicit language in the movie.

Sir, i guess its "Get him to the Greek"
Its a 2010 release and i already have it. Will watch in few days and update.

Watched Robinhood
Movie survives on one man. Crowe makes it a one time watch otherwise i didn't find anything special.
Rating- 3/5

SirAlec · 2nd October 2010, 14:58

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Originally Posted by harry10

Sir, i guess its "Get him to the Greek"
Its a 2010 release and i already have it. Will watch in few days and update.

Watched Robinhood
Movie survives on one man. Crowe makes it a one time watch otherwise i didn't find anything special.
Rating- 3/5

Robinhood, the new like i said some post ago is a big disappointment. Took lot of historical liberties.

The sequel is inevitable, lets see how it comes out.

Talking about squeal, anybody has any news when the next installment of Sherlock Holmes will come.

Jayabusa · 3rd October 2010, 10:05

Watched 'Fluke' yesterday. Doesn't seem to be a well-made movie initially, but as it progresses, it makes you cry for sure. You will burst out crying during the end.

I loved it nonetheless.

My rating: 4/5.

mobike008 · 3rd October 2010, 16:39

Watched a few movies :

"Nightmare on Elm Street"

Freddy Krueger at his best. It's a very good movie and set the stage for many stalker/slasher movies. Hail Wes Craven !!! Pray what happened thou skill these days though?

4/5

"The Perfect Storm" Starring George Clooney

Movie is about poor fishermen in greed go to no man's land ( err..water) off the coast of Boston in search of fish and get caught in one of the worst storms ever.

Great picturization/effects and very good storyline.

Loved this movie

4/5

"Escape from Alcatraz" starring Clint Eastwood

Daring escape of Frank Morris ( Clint) from one of the most secure prison in the world. Its a bit slow but, nice to watch.

3.5/5

P.S: Watching " Red Corner" starring Richard Gere

chevelle · 4th October 2010, 15:36

Be Cool (2005)

A very good cast comprising of Travolta, Thurman, The Rock, Vince Vaughn, Christina Milian.

Its an average movie with some foot tapping music, great cars (Maybach, Hummer, Ferrari). The Rock's role stands out, others are regular roles beaten to death numerous times.

Watch it if you have nothing to do
3/5

mobike008 · 4th October 2010, 16:30

Saw " Red Corner" starring Richard Gere

Story of an attorney wrongly accused of murder in China and how he fights their rigid judicial system forms the rest of the story.

Gripping and very well made movie. Richard Gere acts fabulously.

Awesome watch

4/5

P.S: Next in line is " Devil wears Prada"

kicha · 4th October 2010, 16:43

Watched:
The Last Airbender -Graphics are good, story is kind of boring.
2/5
Run Lola Run - a different movie altogether
4/5

chevelle · 4th October 2010, 16:45

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Originally Posted by mobike008

P.S: Next in line is " Devil wears Prada"

I Loved this movie. i hope you do too.

1st October 2010, 11:51	#2822
chevelle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: sacto Posts: 1,299 Thanked: 552 Times View My Garage	4.3.2.1 Its again a Brit movie i came across. Some portion shot in NY. Its about 4 friends who had 2 different days in their own life and how it crosses path with diamond heist. a good movie. Watchable because of the 4 girls. Each are quite good in their roles and look beautiful too. 3/5
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1st October 2010, 14:29	#2823
Urban_Nomad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,631 Thanked: 2,388 Times	Watched "My sassy girl" on DVD last night. A couple of my friends swore by this movie and I must say ......... it was garbage. Completeley over the top story of a girl hell bent on ruining herself and everyone around her. Also, the gentleman playing the lead in the movie must have been asked by the director to come to the sets sans his gonads. All he does is follow the crazy starlet around like a starving pup. Ridiculous.
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1st October 2010, 14:37	#2824
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,348 Thanked: 3,684 Times View My Garage	Saw the movie "Take him to the Greek" starring Russell Brand. Hilarious Brit comedy but gets a tad boring towards the end. One time watch. Rating - 3/5. NOTE - Lots of explicit language in the movie.
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3rd October 2010, 10:05	#2830
Jayabusa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,448 Thanked: 69 Times	Watched 'Fluke' yesterday. Doesn't seem to be a well-made movie initially, but as it progresses, it makes you cry for sure. You will burst out crying during the end. I loved it nonetheless. My rating: 4/5. Last edited by Jayabusa : 3rd October 2010 at 10:11.
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3rd October 2010, 16:39	#2831
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,695 Thanked: 14,800 Times View My Garage	Watched a few movies : "Nightmare on Elm Street" Freddy Krueger at his best. It's a very good movie and set the stage for many stalker/slasher movies. Hail Wes Craven !!! Pray what happened thou skill these days though? 4/5 "The Perfect Storm" Starring George Clooney Movie is about poor fishermen in greed go to no man's land ( err..water) off the coast of Boston in search of fish and get caught in one of the worst storms ever. Great picturization/effects and very good storyline. Loved this movie 4/5 "Escape from Alcatraz" starring Clint Eastwood Daring escape of Frank Morris ( Clint) from one of the most secure prison in the world. Its a bit slow but, nice to watch. 3.5/5 P.S: Watching " Red Corner" starring Richard Gere
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4th October 2010, 15:36	#2832
chevelle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: sacto Posts: 1,299 Thanked: 552 Times View My Garage	Be Cool (2005) A very good cast comprising of Travolta, Thurman, The Rock, Vince Vaughn, Christina Milian. Its an average movie with some foot tapping music, great cars (Maybach, Hummer, Ferrari). The Rock's role stands out, others are regular roles beaten to death numerous times. Watch it if you have nothing to do 3/5
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4th October 2010, 16:30	#2833
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,695 Thanked: 14,800 Times View My Garage	Saw " Red Corner" starring Richard Gere Story of an attorney wrongly accused of murder in China and how he fights their rigid judicial system forms the rest of the story. Gripping and very well made movie. Richard Gere acts fabulously. Awesome watch 4/5 P.S: Next in line is " Devil wears Prada"
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4th October 2010, 16:43	#2834
kicha BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 18° 55' N, 72° 54' E Posts: 29 Thanked: 3 Times	Watched: The Last Airbender -Graphics are good, story is kind of boring. 2/5 Run Lola Run - a different movie altogether 4/5
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