The English Movies Thread (No Spoilers Please)

Rocky_Balboa · 16th July 2022, 20:37

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Thanks for the tips. Jane doe was genuinely scary.

Afflicted - somewhat similar to the BlairWitch project
The Girl on the 3rd floor - I felt it is an underrated movie; or maybe I am partial due to CM Punk

SnS_12 · 19th July 2022, 00:29

The Judge

Watched it on Netflix.

Rate it 3.5/5

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Robert Downey Jr. is jaded big-city defense attorney Hank Palmer, a specialist in getting unsavory white-collar clients off the hook. As he puts it, “Innocent people can’t afford me.” He is pitted against Robert Duvall as Hank’s estranged dad, Joseph, an upstanding small-town magistrate who suddenly finds himself facing a possible murder rap and relunctantly ends up relying on his hotshot son as his attorney.

BoneCollector · 22nd July 2022, 13:12

Nobody is available on Amazon Prime now.

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Cyborg · 22nd July 2022, 15:10

Under Suspicion. Thriller/Mystery, released in the year 2000. See it on Netflix India. 5/5 for the performance by the lead actors.

Simple movie, must have been cheap to make overall except for the two powerhouse actors Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman. Absolutely brilliant performance from the duo. A must see if you like these guys. Monica Bellucci is thrown in the mix for the glam quotient.

Cheers

ghodlur · 23rd July 2022, 15:21

The Gray Man

Streaming: Netflix

Based on a book, this action thriller seems like a combo of James Bond meets Jason Bourne types. Ryan Gosling exceeds in the action scenes along with Ana de Armas. Surprising to see Chris Evans in a negative role but he played it to the part. The story isnt anything new but the treatment in form of the action scenes were simply good. Impressive cast, great locations, thrilling action scenes all right ingredients to make one watch the movie. Indian Actor Dhanush too has a small role to play but mainly in the action scenes. Recommended to watch the movie

Rating: 4/5

BoneCollector · 23rd July 2022, 16:07

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The Gray Man

A good watch indeed. Although there was some stretch in a scene towards the end.

Cyborg · 23rd July 2022, 17:25

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The Gray Man

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A good watch indeed. Although there was some stretch in a scene towards the end.

This is what may be called a full time pass movie. Never a dull moment, but the action scenes though spectacular were stretched to the limit. I feel the movie (time wise) could have been shorter. Chris Evans with a moustache was looking ridiculous, didn’t suit him at all.

Cheers

shashant · 23rd July 2022, 20:43

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Nobody is available on Amazon Prime now.

Nobody [Rating 2/5]

I had lots of expectation from the movie. It started out well but fizzled out towards the end.

No comparison with John Wick series.

Sebring · 23rd July 2022, 22:26

John is back

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No comparison with John Wick series.

Fuldagap · 24th July 2022, 00:47

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Nobody [Rating 2/5]

I had lots of expectation from the movie. It started out well but fizzled out towards the end.

No comparison with John Wick series.

Agree. The end was the most disheartening.

I rated it a 7 on 10 though.

DhinaStark94 · 24th July 2022, 01:30

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Agree. The end was the most disheartening.

I rated it a 7 on 10 though.

Lol i gave up like 30mins into the movie.. wanted to give it a try and ended up bored to death. Finally called it quits and slept

Rajeevraj · 24th July 2022, 13:38

Gray Man: A typical action flick with some good set pieces especially the physical combat scenes. Some good touches of humor too. Nothing wow about it, but a one time watch.

What disappointed me was Dhanush's role. Considering the build up and hype right from the announcement to the pre release publicity events, thought he would have a significant role. Also considering the fact that he is a big star as well as a great actor, thought his would be a major part.

This I felt was a mostly 'blink and you will miss it role'. The 2 short fight sequences were good but I wish there was more of him.

SoumenD · 24th July 2022, 14:59

Watched Doctor Strange-Multiverse of Madness on Hotstar.

Guess this would have been a spectacle to watch in iMax. On smaller screen was not as much fun but not bad per say. Seemed a continuation from Wanda-Vision. One should watch the series before the movie. Illuminati was wasted though. They were reduced to a joke really.

Rating: 3.5/5

Marvel continues to extend its universe but man I so miss Iron Man & to some extent Captain America.

Cyborg · 24th July 2022, 15:39

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This I felt was a mostly 'blink and you will miss it role'. The 2 short fight sequences were good but I wish there was more of him.

What role? He seemed to be in the movie as an afterthought, seemingly as favour to him or most likely string pulling by somebody big from the production side to get him in an English movie.

He was ridiculous/out of place in the role and should have done better for himself by not taking up this kind of nonsensical stuff. Taking this kind of role reduces respect, makes him look like a nincompoop and a person who is desperate to get a part in an English movie.

Cheers

dailydriver · 24th July 2022, 23:12

MIA AND THE WHITE LION

Amazon Prime

An excellent watch; children will specially enjoy it.

That the playfulness involving the eponymous characters is just a facade of/for something more sinister, dawns on the audience very gradually but clearly.

There lies the movie's strength.

Tip: If animals and forests don't excite you, keep looking for beautiful rides: there are a few.

19th July 2022, 00:29	#8672
SnS_12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,269 Thanked: 8,711 Times View My Garage	Re: The English Movies Thread (No Spoilers Please) The Judge Watched it on Netflix. Rate it 3.5/5 Robert Downey Jr. is jaded big-city defense attorney Hank Palmer, a specialist in getting unsavory white-collar clients off the hook. As he puts it, “Innocent people can’t afford me.” He is pitted against Robert Duvall as Hank’s estranged dad, Joseph, an upstanding small-town magistrate who suddenly finds himself facing a possible murder rap and relunctantly ends up relying on his hotshot son as his attorney.
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BoneCollector Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: BIHAR Posts: 3,206 Thanked: 10,828 Times View My Garage	Re: The English Movies Thread (No Spoilers Please) Nobody is available on Amazon Prime now.
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Cyborg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,694 Thanked: 3,860 Times	Re: The English Movies Thread (No Spoilers Please) Under Suspicion. Thriller/Mystery, released in the year 2000. See it on Netflix India. 5/5 for the performance by the lead actors. Simple movie, must have been cheap to make overall except for the two powerhouse actors Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman. Absolutely brilliant performance from the duo. A must see if you like these guys. Monica Bellucci is thrown in the mix for the glam quotient. Cheers Last edited by Cyborg : 22nd July 2022 at 15:11.
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ghodlur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Thane Posts: 6,012 Thanked: 4,215 Times View My Garage	Re: The English Movies Thread (No Spoilers Please) The Gray Man Streaming: Netflix Based on a book, this action thriller seems like a combo of James Bond meets Jason Bourne types. Ryan Gosling exceeds in the action scenes along with Ana de Armas. Surprising to see Chris Evans in a negative role but he played it to the part. The story isnt anything new but the treatment in form of the action scenes were simply good. Impressive cast, great locations, thrilling action scenes all right ingredients to make one watch the movie. Indian Actor Dhanush too has a small role to play but mainly in the action scenes. Recommended to watch the movie Rating: 4/5
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Rajeevraj Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,608 Thanked: 17,703 Times	Re: The English Movies Thread (No Spoilers Please) Gray Man: A typical action flick with some good set pieces especially the physical combat scenes. Some good touches of humor too. Nothing wow about it, but a one time watch. What disappointed me was Dhanush's role. Considering the build up and hype right from the announcement to the pre release publicity events, thought he would have a significant role. Also considering the fact that he is a big star as well as a great actor, thought his would be a major part. This I felt was a mostly 'blink and you will miss it role'. The 2 short fight sequences were good but I wish there was more of him.
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24th July 2022, 14:59	#8683
SoumenD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: India Posts: 1,760 Thanked: 6,342 Times	Re: The English Movies Thread (No Spoilers Please) Watched Doctor Strange-Multiverse of Madness on Hotstar. Guess this would have been a spectacle to watch in iMax. On smaller screen was not as much fun but not bad per say. Seemed a continuation from Wanda-Vision. One should watch the series before the movie. Illuminati was wasted though. They were reduced to a joke really. Rating: 3.5/5 Marvel continues to extend its universe but man I so miss Iron Man & to some extent Captain America.
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dailydriver Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Cynical City Posts: 1,216 Thanked: 6,462 Times	Re: The English Movies Thread (No Spoilers Please) MIA AND THE WHITE LION Amazon Prime An excellent watch; children will specially enjoy it. That the playfulness involving the eponymous characters is just a facade of/for something more sinister, dawns on the audience very gradually but clearly. There lies the movie's strength. Tip: If animals and forests don't excite you, keep looking for beautiful rides: there are a few.
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