The English Movies Thread (No Spoilers Please)

MileCruncher · 27th November 2010, 12:18

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Originally Posted by archat68

It is one of my all time favorite movie. Can't remember how many times I watched it!!

BTW watch Godfather II - IMO that is better than the original Godfather - specially - Al Pacino.

I felt Robert De Niro was better than Al Pacino. IIRC RDN won an Oscar for that as well.

vnabhi · 27th November 2010, 12:46

I've watched Godfather for the nth time recently, after a gap of nearly a decade. The background music is one of the best ever, not to mention Marlon Brando's top class performance.
I like the mature way he reacts to his son's killing, and how he later breaks down before the coroner.

archat68 · 27th November 2010, 17:01

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Originally Posted by MileCruncher

I felt Robert De Niro was better than Al Pacino. IIRC RDN won an Oscar for that as well.

True, I missed out Robert De Nero.

SirAlec · 27th November 2010, 21:04

watched Casino Jack. Kevin Spacey has done a very good job.

Its based on a real event that happened not long ago.

It seems issue with politicians are same all over the world.

A must watch. Also find and watch the documentary Casino Jack : United states of Money to get more insight on it.

archat68 · 27th November 2010, 22:11

Kevin Spacey is a very good actor - 2 of him "The Usual Suspects" and "Se7en" are my fav.

vamsi.kona · 27th November 2010, 22:35

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Originally Posted by mobike008

P.S: Next in line " Hide and Seek" starring Robert De Niro. Anyone seen it?

I actually didn't see the complete movie, only a small part. But I heard the movie was great. And from the little I have seen Dakota Fanning is an exceptional child artiste with great histrionics.

MileCruncher · 28th November 2010, 00:30

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Originally Posted by vnabhi

I've watched Godfather for the nth time recently,

I again watched "Blood Diamond" making it the nth+1 time

and boy what a movie that is. Having worked with Africans especially Rhodesians and South Africans, Di Caprio's accent is impeccable for the layman ear.

This is one movie that is really close to my heart.

Rating: 4/5

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Originally Posted by archat68

Kevin Spacey is a very good actor - 2 of him "The Usual Suspects" and "Se7en" are my fav.

Not to forget "The American Beauty"

carboy · 28th November 2010, 08:05

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Originally Posted by MileCruncher

Not to forget "The American Beauty"

If you want to see Spacey at his manic best, watch "Swimming with the Sharks".

mobike008 · 28th November 2010, 11:35

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Originally Posted by MileCruncher

Not to forget "The American Beauty"

I thought this was KS's best movie. There was a short dialogue that Kevin rattles out to his wife Annette Benning in that movie ( i rewinded so many times then..whew). He deserved the academy award just for that dialogue rendition

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Originally Posted by carboy

If you want to see Spacey at his manic best, watch "Swimming with the Sharks".

If this one is even better ( in terms of his acting) then this will go into my queue. Hope its available on Bigflix

chevelle · 28th November 2010, 13:57

Jack and Jill vs the world

film is about life. a manifesto created by Jack and Jill on how to live a happy and fun life. Worth a watch once.

3/5

HP 7: part 1

Lays the foundation to the finale. Special effects are very good, direction is good. Very long movie by Hollywood standards. its around 2 and half hour. Some people may find it talkative. Those who have read the complete novel won't like it much when compared to the book which is understandable. i for one liked it since i haven't read the whole book series.

watch it if you are a HP fan.

3.75/5

Technocrat · 29th November 2010, 04:48

Saw Good Will Hunting

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This is one heck of a movie about a boy genius Will Hunting(Matt Damon) who has anger management problems. The story is about his discovery by a College Professor & his interaction with another Professor(Robin Williams) who counsels him to make him realise his true potential & seek what he really wants out of life. This movie also shows Will's relation ship with his best friend (Ben Affleck).

The performances are simply brilliant by all & whats more amazing is the fact that the story has been written by Ben Affleck & Matt Damon.

A Must Watch

4.5/5

Wolfheart · 29th November 2010, 13:28

Machete is everything that the teaser (during Planet Terror) promised and more. Delightfully entertaining with lots of violence, gore and with political correctness blasted to smithereens! I had a huge grin on my face throughout the film!

Mind you that this fiilm is not for the faint hearted nor the easily offended types. This is a movie for horror and exploitation cinema connoiseurs

only!

carboy · 29th November 2010, 13:41

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Originally Posted by Wolfheart

Machete is everything that the teaser (during Planet Terror) promised and more. Delightfully entertaining with lot's of violence, gore and political correctness blasted to smithereens! I had a huge grin on my face throughout the film!

Mind you that this fiilm is not for the faint hearted nor the easily offended types. This is a movie for horror and exploitation cinema connoiseurs

only!

I didn't like Robert Rodriguez's "Once upon a time in Mexico" - the movie nearly put me to sleep. So I am a little apprehensive about watching this.
By the way, where did you get to see "Planet Terror" - I don't think Planet Terror or Death Proof is available on DVD in India - or is it?

Wolfheart · 29th November 2010, 14:27

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Originally Posted by carboy

I didn't like Robert Rodriguez's "Once upon a time in Mexico" - the movie nearly put me to sleep. So I am a little apprehensive about watching this.
By the way, where did you get to see "Planet Terror" - I don't think Planet Terror or Death Proof is available on DVD in India - or is it?

Machete is a very different film from Once upon a time... but watch at your own risk!
You can get stuff from Alfa in Mumbai or order via Amazon.

carboy · 29th November 2010, 14:31

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Originally Posted by Wolfheart

Machete is a very different film from Once upon a time... but watch at your own risk!
You can get stuff from Alfa in Mumbai or order via Amazon.

What's Alfa - is it a video library?

27th November 2010, 12:46	#3107
vnabhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC -> DC Posts: 5,958 Thanked: 2,393 Times View My Garage	I've watched Godfather for the nth time recently, after a gap of nearly a decade. The background music is one of the best ever, not to mention Marlon Brando's top class performance. I like the mature way he reacts to his son's killing, and how he later breaks down before the coroner.
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27th November 2010, 21:04	#3109
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	watched Casino Jack. Kevin Spacey has done a very good job. Its based on a real event that happened not long ago. It seems issue with politicians are same all over the world. A must watch. Also find and watch the documentary Casino Jack : United states of Money to get more insight on it. Last edited by SirAlec : 27th November 2010 at 21:05.
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27th November 2010, 22:11	#3110
archat68 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 897 Thanked: 619 Times	Kevin Spacey is a very good actor - 2 of him "The Usual Suspects" and "Se7en" are my fav.
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28th November 2010, 13:57	#3115
chevelle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: sacto Posts: 1,299 Thanked: 552 Times View My Garage	Jack and Jill vs the world film is about life. a manifesto created by Jack and Jill on how to live a happy and fun life. Worth a watch once. 3/5 HP 7: part 1 Lays the foundation to the finale. Special effects are very good, direction is good. Very long movie by Hollywood standards. its around 2 and half hour. Some people may find it talkative. Those who have read the complete novel won't like it much when compared to the book which is understandable. i for one liked it since i haven't read the whole book series. watch it if you are a HP fan. 3.75/5
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29th November 2010, 04:48	#3116
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Saw Good Will Hunting This is one heck of a movie about a boy genius Will Hunting(Matt Damon) who has anger management problems. The story is about his discovery by a College Professor & his interaction with another Professor(Robin Williams) who counsels him to make him realise his true potential & seek what he really wants out of life. This movie also shows Will's relation ship with his best friend (Ben Affleck). The performances are simply brilliant by all & whats more amazing is the fact that the story has been written by Ben Affleck & Matt Damon. A Must Watch 4.5/5 Last edited by Technocrat : 29th November 2010 at 04:49.
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29th November 2010, 13:28	#3117
Wolfheart BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 160 Thanked: 28 Times	Machete Machete is everything that the teaser (during Planet Terror) promised and more. Delightfully entertaining with lots of violence, gore and with political correctness blasted to smithereens! I had a huge grin on my face throughout the film! Mind you that this fiilm is not for the faint hearted nor the easily offended types. This is a movie for horror and exploitation cinema connoiseurs only! Last edited by Wolfheart : 29th November 2010 at 13:45.
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