The Redcafe Movie review thread

Spoonatov · 6th August 2007, 18:05

I didn't enjoy Inland Empire, found the whole experience to be more like an endurance test. And I thought you had already seen it.

mehro · 6th August 2007, 18:06

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mehro, you have to understand that there is something deafeningly awful about songs and dances in those Bollywood movies for the european ears. No disrespect, or anything though, it is just like that.

It depends on what movie you're watching. Like I said, I recommend you watch at least one of Water, Mr. and Mrs. Iyer, 3 walls and Bombay. Bombay has a few songs but they're by the brilliant A R Rehman and you can just skip them if you don't like them.

cinc · 6th August 2007, 18:07

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Originally Posted by Spoony

I liked Dumplings. Cut seems to have no subs. Box looked lovely. . .as for Imprint. .very good, shame about the American bloke's acting. Both his films looked gorgeous, as well. Mikke is a brilliant director.

He is. And he is getting better it seems.

The guy did act bad, but it didnt matter too much for me as I was stunned by the movie. I watched it well into the night, just after Clockwork Orange.

I didnt get Dumpling at all. I had Hungarian subtitles so I could follow Cut.

cinc · 6th August 2007, 18:08

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Originally Posted by mehro

It depends on what movie you're watching. Like I said, I recommend you watch at least one of Water, Mr. and Mrs. Iyer, 3 walls and Bombay. Bombay has a few songs but they're by the brilliant A R Rehman and you can just skip them if you don't like them.

Will try those.

Spoonatov · 6th August 2007, 18:13

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Originally Posted by cinc

He is. And he is getting better it seems.

The guy did act bad, but it didnt matter too much for me as I was stunned by the movie. I watched it well into the night, just after Clockwork Orange.

I didnt get Dumpling at all. I had Hungarian subtitles so I could follow Cut.

Dumpling was about vanity and the length people go to preserving or improving their looks. spoilerish: (The dumplings contained aborted fetus')

cinc · 6th August 2007, 18:15

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Dumpling was about vanity and the length people go to preserving or improving their looks. (The dumplings contained aborted fetus')

I understood that, what I meant was it didnt work for me.

mehro · 6th August 2007, 18:17

Spoony, you should be getting a few PMs by tomorrow. Check the new forum thread in the Admin forum.

Spoonatov · 6th August 2007, 18:18

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Originally Posted by cinc

I understood that, what I meant was it didnt work for me.

I see.

cinc · 6th August 2007, 18:22

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Originally Posted by Spoony

I see.

It was a bit too Roald Dahl-ish for me, up untill the last scene.

Spoonatov · 6th August 2007, 18:25

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Originally Posted by cinc

It was a bit too Roald Dahl-ish for me, up untill the last scene.

Fair enough. Chris Doyle was the cinematographer. He gets around doesn't he. Thought Box looked the nicest, though. Imprint and Box both had striking visuals. His older stuff wasn't as impressive, visually. That said, Ichi looked amazing.

cinc · 6th August 2007, 18:28

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Originally Posted by Spoony

Fair enough. Chris Doyle was the cinematographer. He gets around doesn't he. Thought Box looked the nicest, though. Imprint and Box both had striking visuals. His older stuff wasn't as impressive, visually. That said, Ichi looked amazing.

Yeah he improves definetely. I liked the scenic photography in Bird People too.

Spoonatov · 6th August 2007, 18:29

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Originally Posted by cinc

Yeah he improves definetely. I liked the scenic photography in Bird People too.

You've seen Bird People??????! mines still downloading.

What did you think of it?

olesmyhero · 6th August 2007, 18:40

Zatoichi vol 11: Zatoichi and The Doomed Man. Good movie in that it differs slightly from the other Zatoichis. In this one, there is no one person who has a vendetta against Zatoichi and wants to kill him personally. Very good ending fight scene where Ichi takes on about 30 people.

cinc · 6th August 2007, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Spoony

You've seen Bird People??????! mines still downloading.

What did you think of it?

Yeah, I did...not: I fell asleep 50 minutes in as it was really late, so I will have to watch it again. It is interesting, but I wouldnt say more, it would be unfair. I had issues with one of the actors though.

But the scenery is beautiful.

mehro · 6th August 2007, 20:03

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Originally Posted by cinc

It is constantly in flux. A Top 100 in no specific order would be fairer.

Clockwork Orange
Eraserhead
Throne of Blood
Empire Strikes Back
Repo Man

(+Imprint at the moment)

But if you asked me 5 minutes later it would be completely different.

My top 5:

Clockwork Orange
Godfather 2
Rear Window
Elephant Man
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Although I could just as easily have named 5 Kubrick movies for my top 5.

Dr. Strangelove
Full Metal jacket
Clockwork Orange
The Killing
Paths of Glory

cinc · 6th August 2007, 20:04

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Originally Posted by mehro

My top 5:

Clockwork Orange
Godfather 2
Rear Window
Elephant Man
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Although I could just as easily have named 5 Kubrick movies for my top 5.

Dr. Strangelove
Full Metal jacket
Clockwork Orange
The Killing
Paths of Glory

I would have chosen Shining over Paths of Glory.

Damn hard game.

Spoonatov · 6th August 2007, 20:07

Top 5 is impossible.

But probably something like this:

Godfather 1/2
Ran
Solyaris
In the Mood for Love
Das Boot

Spoonatov · 6th August 2007, 20:10

and I really can't wait to see Woman in the Dunes.

cinc · 6th August 2007, 20:13

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Originally Posted by Spoony

Top 5 is impossible.

But probably something like this:

Godfather 1/2
Ran
Solyaris
In the Mood for Love
Das Boot

Too bad Petersen became such a Hollywood whore. Konchalovsky could get out, although he is not as good as he was before.(He is filming here in Budapest though)

mehro · 6th August 2007, 20:14

Lets' try something different. Lynch, Leone and Spielberg. Make your top 5 by them combined.

Elephant Man (Lynch)
Schindler's List (Spielberg)
Once Upon a Time in the West (Leone)
Raiders of the lost Ark(Spielberg)
For a few Dollars More (Leone)

Spoonatov · 6th August 2007, 20:16

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Originally Posted by cinc

Too bad Petersen became such a Hollywood whore. Konchalovsky could get out, although he is not as good as he was before.(He is filming here in Budapest though)

I thought Das Boot was magnificent. Not seen a better war film. The Deer Hunter and Apocalypse run it close, though. I have ordered Come and See and Brotherhood. Oh and is Stalingrad any good?

mehro · 6th August 2007, 20:17

I liked Stalingrad although it's a tad slow imo.

cinc · 6th August 2007, 20:18

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Originally Posted by mehro

Lets' try something different. Lynch, Leone and Spielberg. Make you top 5 by them combined.

Elephant Man (Lynch)
Schindler's List (Spielberg)
Once Upon a Time in the West (Leone)
Raiders of the lost Ark(Spielberg)
For a few Dollars More (Leone)

Eraserhead
Blue Velvet
Lost Highway
Duel
Fistful of Dollars

Spoonatov · 6th August 2007, 20:18

I've got The Lives of Others, too. Did you see Europa Europa?

mehro · 6th August 2007, 20:19

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Originally Posted by cinc

Eraserhead
Blue Velvet
Lost Highway
Duel
Fistful of Dollars

4 of lynch's? I must watch those.

cinc · 6th August 2007, 20:20

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Originally Posted by Spoony

I thought Das Boot was magnificent. Not seen a better war film. The Deer Hunter and Apocalypse run it close, though. I have ordered Come and See and Brotherhood. Oh and is Stalingrad any good?

I didnt like it too much. Sort of movie that is more than watchable, but very easily forgettable.

Van Piorsing · 6th August 2007, 20:20

The Hitcher (that version with Rutger Hauer)
The Sting
Las Vegas Parano
Session 9
Exorcist
Seven

mehro · 6th August 2007, 20:20

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Originally Posted by Spoony

I've got The Lives of Others, too. Did you see Europa Europa?

No. My flat mate thought I had seen it and sent it back. I'll have to get it again.

Spoonatov · 6th August 2007, 20:20

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Originally Posted by mehro

4 of lynch's? I must watch those.

They're all very good. Although I haven't seen Eraserhead. Mullholland Dr was brilliant, too. Wild at Heart another one I really enjoyed.

cinc · 6th August 2007, 20:22

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Originally Posted by mehro

4 of lynch's? I must watch those.

Duel is Spielberg's 1971 TV movie. But I think its his best

Closely followed by Raiders and The Sugarland Express.

I would choose 5 Lynch movies from those 3 guys though

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Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 27,965	I didn't enjoy Inland Empire, found the whole experience to be more like an endurance test. And I thought you had already seen it.

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mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Spoony, you should be getting a few PMs by tomorrow. Check the new forum thread in the Admin forum.

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olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Zatoichi vol 11: Zatoichi and The Doomed Man. Good movie in that it differs slightly from the other Zatoichis. In this one, there is no one person who has a vendetta against Zatoichi and wants to kill him personally. Very good ending fight scene where Ichi takes on about 30 people.

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Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 27,965	Top 5 is impossible. But probably something like this: Godfather 1/2 Ran Solyaris In the Mood for Love Das Boot

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Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 27,965	and I really can't wait to see Woman in the Dunes.

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mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Lets' try something different. Lynch, Leone and Spielberg. Make your top 5 by them combined. Elephant Man (Lynch) Schindler's List (Spielberg) Once Upon a Time in the West (Leone) Raiders of the lost Ark(Spielberg) For a few Dollars More (Leone)

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mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	I liked Stalingrad although it's a tad slow imo.

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Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 27,965	I've got The Lives of Others, too. Did you see Europa Europa?

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Van Piorsing Lost his light sabre Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Polska Posts: 10,019	The Hitcher (that version with Rutger Hauer) The Sting Las Vegas Parano Session 9 Exorcist Seven