The Redcafe Movie review thread

cesc's_mullet · 21st August 2008, 07:35

Poon Tang.

DevilsOwn · 21st August 2008, 17:22

Citizen Kane --

have never seen this, but got the movie just now and planning to watch it tonight.
what should i look forward to?

The_Red_Hope · 21st August 2008, 17:29

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Originally Posted by DevilsOwn

Citizen Kane --

have never seen this, but got the movie just now and planning to watch it tonight.
what should i look forward to?

Quite simply one of the finest cinematical experiences. Repeat viewing mandatory. Especially with Director's commentary or even the Roger Ebert commentary is pretty good. It's not the finest story or the best performances of all time, but there are so many little things that went into this that make it the masterpiece that it is. Just watch it and you will know ... arguably the finest piece of direction to come from Hollywood.

The_Red_Hope · 21st August 2008, 17:32

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No Country For Old Men. Watched this for the first time last night, was so impressed that I watched it again this morning and it was even better 2nd time around.

It's so rich with themes, from the Sheriff who despairs at what he sees as new threats and a changing, more dangerous world. To the Vietnam vet who's pride and greed get the better of him. And then there is Chigurh the fatalist, a cold dark figure who moves with a nihilistic contempt, destroying all before him.

The dark humor and just plain darkness of the character is what's at the heart of the film. The scene between Chigurh and the shop owner is astonishing, it's film gold. The line "what time do you go to bed" is as funny and as horrifying as anything i've seen.

It also seems to me, to be the film the Coen's have been working towards their whole career. From the Blood Simple-esque introduction, to the money straight out of Fargo and the reincarnation of Lenoard Smalls from Rasing Arizona as Chigurh. The film is littered with Coen references. Which seems very strange considering it's apparently a very faithful adaptation. Perhaps they just arrived "like the coin".

I also thought the ending was perfect. I'm surprised by the grumbles about it because I'm not sure where else the film had to go. Maybe some wanted a big shootout between the sheriff and Chigurh but I personally don't think that's what the films really about.

It's the best film i've seen for a very long time. I'll have to read the book sometime.

Spot on mate. It gets better with each viewing. And those who don't get the ending need to watch it again to understand why it's so perfect ... especially for the theme/tone of the movie.

Spoonatov · 21st August 2008, 17:37

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

It's Raise the Red Lantern, spoonito. Will look into the latter two.

Yes, so it is. It was late, and my mind was playing silly bugger.

Il Mare's a decent watch too.

DevilsOwn · 21st August 2008, 17:46

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Originally Posted by The_Red_Hope

Quite simply one of the finest cinematical experiences. Repeat viewing mandatory. Especially with Director's commentary or even the Roger Ebert commentary is pretty good. It's not the finest story or the best performances of all time, but there are so many little things that went into this that make it the masterpiece that it is. Just watch it and you will know ... arguably the finest piece of direction to come from Hollywood.

that good eh?
looking forward to it. lets see how i like it.

Spoonatov · 21st August 2008, 17:59

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Originally Posted by DevilsOwn

that good eh?
looking forward to it. lets see how i like it.

Rosebud.

Rooney1987 · 21st August 2008, 20:16

Has anyone seen Grave of the Fireflies? If so what did you think

DevilsOwn · 21st August 2008, 21:43

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Originally Posted by Spoonov

Rosebud.

.. not on my lips..

just finished watching and then reading about the movie.. mixed feelings about the same.
kane's character was hopelessly megalomaniacal and lost (reminded me of the aviator).
the episodic narration was a nice touch, but the movie ended just too soon, prematurely.

will, probably have to watch it more closely a couple more times.

crappycraperson · 22nd August 2008, 00:47

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Originally Posted by Spoonov

The Dark Knight was very good. Although, not quite as good as some led me to believe. But I'd recommend it to anyone. . .if there's anyone left on this planet who hasn't seen it, yet. I'd say my only gripe was Two Face, I didn't like they way he flipped. Oh and the boat scenes were weak.

Can't wait to see Hellboy 2, I wonder how it compares.

Saw it tonight, finally.
And my view is exactly the same. Two face/Dent should have been done better and boat scene was indeed rubbish.
The interrogation sequence made the whole movie for me.

1871_Biscuit · 22nd August 2008, 00:50

Can anyone tell me a film in which Jonah hill is the main character? Besides SuperBad.

esmufc07 · 22nd August 2008, 00:52

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Originally Posted by 1871_Biscuit

Can anyone tell me a film in which Jonah hill is the main character? Besides SuperBad.

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1871_Biscuit · 22nd August 2008, 00:57

You really are Whiz at wikipedia Elvis. Got to hand it to you. Cheers, reminded me that I need to down load "Forgetting Sarah Marshall".

Xx

1871_Biscuit · 22nd August 2008, 00:58

Any of you seen Forgetting Sarah Marshall?

esmufc07 · 22nd August 2008, 00:58

Nope, is she hot?

crappycraperson · 22nd August 2008, 01:36

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Originally Posted by 1871_Biscuit

Any of you seen Forgetting Sarah Marshall?

Seen it. It's rubbish.

Alex · 22nd August 2008, 01:38

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Originally Posted by 1871_Biscuit

Any of you seen Forgetting Sarah Marshall?

That movie has to be horrible

Alex · 22nd August 2008, 01:40

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Originally Posted by The_Red_Hope

Quite simply one of the finest cinematical experiences. Repeat viewing mandatory. Especially with Director's commentary or even the Roger Ebert commentary is pretty good. It's not the finest story or the best performances of all time, but there are so many little things that went into this that make it the masterpiece that it is. Just watch it and you will know ... arguably the finest piece of direction to come from Hollywood.

Anyone who hasnt seen this film is a moron

cesc's_mullet · 22nd August 2008, 05:04

1408

No.

Giggsy PO · 22nd August 2008, 07:57

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Originally Posted by The_Red_Hope

Spot on mate. It gets better with each viewing. And those who don't get the ending need to watch it again to understand why it's so perfect ... especially for the theme/tone of the movie.

It is necessary to say that Javier Bardem is one hell of an actor.

kps88 · 22nd August 2008, 10:17

Saw Leon The Professional. Nice movie. Gary Oldman stole the show.

Wondering what to watch next: American Beauty, Groundhog Day or State of Grace. Which would you say is the best of the 3?

Simon Adebesi · 22nd August 2008, 11:00

Groundhog Day. What a film.

cesc's_mullet · 22nd August 2008, 15:05

Pineapple Express

Whilst it did have some humorous parts, especially towards the end, I felt it struggled for a large part - very hit and miss.

Tropic Thunder

Just came back from it now. Fantastic in short, was humorous/hilarious practically all the way through. Definately a 'blockbuster' type movie to see with the lads in a full cinema. Highly recommend.

My 'Hot Fuzz' of 08 (though I doubt it will have the timelessness of Hot Fuzz).

Melbourne Red · 22nd August 2008, 15:12

Groundhog Day. What a film.

girish · 22nd August 2008, 16:25

Watched "The X-files - Fight the Future" for the first time.

pretty good

cesc's_mullet · 22nd August 2008, 16:32

You sure it wasn't 'The XXX-Files - Fisting in the Future?'

girish · 22nd August 2008, 16:38

No cesc.

Simon Adebesi · 22nd August 2008, 16:43

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You sure it wasn't 'The XXX-Files - Fisting in the Future?'

In what way do you anticipate fisting might be different in the future? Bionic hands, things like that?

Castolo · 22nd August 2008, 18:47

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Originally Posted by kps88

Saw Leon The Professional. Nice movie. Gary Oldman stole the show.

Wondering what to watch next: American Beauty, Groundhog Day or State of Grace. Which would you say is the best of the 3?

American Beauty is a classic.

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cesc's_mullet Get a haircut Hippy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: i gotta do something important so people will respect me… like be a senator… or a wizard Posts: 9,717	1408 No.

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kps88 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,606	Saw Leon The Professional. Nice movie. Gary Oldman stole the show. Wondering what to watch next: American Beauty, Groundhog Day or State of Grace. Which would you say is the best of the 3?

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cesc's_mullet Get a haircut Hippy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: i gotta do something important so people will respect me… like be a senator… or a wizard Posts: 9,717	Pineapple Express Whilst it did have some humorous parts, especially towards the end, I felt it struggled for a large part - very hit and miss. Tropic Thunder Just came back from it now. Fantastic in short, was humorous/hilarious practically all the way through. Definately a 'blockbuster' type movie to see with the lads in a full cinema. Highly recommend. My 'Hot Fuzz' of 08 (though I doubt it will have the timelessness of Hot Fuzz).

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