Movies you've just seen (Pt. II) - Page 21

D.Sullivan · 11-18-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowdog

I guess you don't watch too many war movies outside Hollywood eh? Try watching:

Kokoda - A very realistic movie of the Australian reservists defense against the Japanese in New Guinea

Stalingrad - Depicts the gritty urban battle and the struggles from the eyes of a German combat platoon.

Cross of Iron - A story of a German platoon battling the Russians a year after Stalingrad. James Coburn is Sgt. Steiner and Maximilian Schell is Cpt. Stransky. A bit dated as it was filmed without CGI, and a couple technical flaws (like Pvt. Ryan) but it has such a gritty realism to it, especially in the hand-to-hand combat scenes.

Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War - A Korean movie about the Korean war. I recommend the sub-titled version as the feeling in the actor's lines DO NOT come across at all in the dubbed version. A VERY realistic movie in their use of explosions and CGI, and quite a gripping story as well.

You want Americans? then give the mini-series Band of Brothers a watch. Quite a 'real' feel to it, especially in the Ardennes scenes.

And for fun...

Kelly's Heroes - A technically correct "war" movie set in France in mid 1944, it is sort of a black comedy along the lines of 'M.A.S.H'. or 'Catch-22', only with a strain that has you believe it all may have been possible. It has fun with parodies of Patton, and even a modernized scene right out of one of Clint Eastwood's westerns. Definitely worthy of a watch.

Don't forget The Thin Red Line, by Terence Malick, a good war film you can find inside of Hollywood.

Acalewia · 11-18-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tolkienfan

It is a little bit. I liked the scene where she is sitting outside the school and the birds just land behind her, and then when she finally notices. Some of his others are better though. I recently saw Psycho, that one was great.

Rear Window was overrated IMO, the acting was good but the ending was a letdown.

Have you seen Maude? (I think thats the name) Great Hitchcock film

tolkienfan · 11-19-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Acalewia

Have you seen Maude? (I think thats the name) Great Hitchcock film

I haven't, but I will now. Thanks!

Nautipus · 11-19-2007, 04:07 PM

I just saw Beowulf and it was a big let-down. It really didnt follow the original story at all. I was really put out after seeing it. In my opinion, baring the fact that the story was slaughtered, it really wasnt even a great film. Gonna see The Mist Wednesday, though, and I'm really looking forward to that. Although I can see from the previews that they dont follow the original story either. At least not to a T. But as long as they keep as close as they can to the original story it oughta be good.

Acalewia · 11-20-2007, 01:24 PM

Have you not noticed that most of the Book-to-films don't follow the story to a T, Nautipus. They all leave out something or add to it.

Nautipus · 11-20-2007, 02:47 PM

I know, that's what I'm saying, you cant always follow a book to a T when making a movie. Sometimes it's just not possible, but I hope they stay as close as they can, which should be relatively easy with this movie.

Acalewia · 11-27-2007, 03:27 PM

Amazing Grace ~ great movie. Powerful and beautiful at the same time. Those of you that know me know I don't use those words to discribe a movie very often

Nautipus · 11-27-2007, 04:15 PM

I didnt really have any inclinations to go see it. I did, however, see The Mist, which was a great movie (to me) up until the end. That was not like the book at all. I was dissapointed with the ending, but the rest was very close to the book.

Acalewia · 12-04-2007, 02:40 PM

Saw Beowulf. I have to say there was more

Demon screwing

Then should have been. My bf and I were making fun of it the whole time with the fact that is was so off. But aside from that, it was fun

Acalewia · 12-06-2007, 09:46 PM

Hitman ~ Awesome kickass movie.

Nautipus · 12-06-2007, 09:52 PM

I want to see that.

**Mari** · 12-07-2007, 05:10 AM

No one seen the Golden Compass yet? I want to go there with my sis, but the critics are apparently very very bad. However, I trust the opinion of my fellow phantasy, Philip Pullman books loving mooters more than of some halfwit Dutch critics, so please tell me what you thought of it.

Acalewia · 12-07-2007, 02:26 PM

It comes out in the States today, so you might hear about it soon

**Mari** · 12-07-2007, 05:09 PM

Really? It came out here yesterday, with subs. Perhaps they're doing a worldwide release? Usually the US is earlier then the Netherlands.

Rosie Gamgee · 12-10-2007, 02:49 PM

Love Affair w/ Irene Dunne. Cute! Very entertaining. What can I say? I'm a sap for black and white movies.

***Rían*** · 12-16-2007, 05:12 AM

Just saw "Life is Beautiful" again - very moving.

Miss Cassandra · 12-23-2007, 10:56 AM

I've just seen:

Halloween, Not scary enough for me but still a good thrill. Gotta love Mrs. Sheri Moon! Pretty good graphic scenes too.

John Petrucci -Rock Disipline, (for guitar) Very thorough! Good practice techniques & warm ups! Cool stuff.

Rescue Dawn, Really good for a war show. I enjoyed the whole thing, right to the end! I recommend this one!

I Know who Killed me, Dumb. I hated it. Lots of stripping though, thanks to Ms. Lohan
(Where can I learn that stuff!?)

Superbad, Well, super bad.

Fracture, Cool thriller. Very interesting film. I always root for the bad guy...

Captivity, Was pretty cool. Didn't much like the ending, but it had a horror-show appeal to it as a whole. I enjoyed this one.

Gwaimir Windgem · 12-23-2007, 01:20 PM

I didn't understand Rescue Dawn. It was so mainstream; that's not like Herzog at all!

Have recently seen: The Lookout. Meh.

Finding Neverland. A decent film about a creative mind, but it wasn't quite all there.

Knocked Up. What's the point?

The Island. Decent thriller, some good visuals, plot on the weak side, good message.

Curse of the Golden Flower (again). Simply beautiful. Stunning visuals, probably the most magnificent thing I've seen on the screen. Plot is decent as well, interesting twisted Byzantine Imperial Family politics, and the corruption and depravity of the characters (except Prince Jai) contrasts with the sumptuous background to make a magnificent portrayal of decadence at its height.

***Tessar*** · 12-23-2007, 09:13 PM

I just saw Enchanted.

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! ^_^

How does she knoooooooooooooooow?

**Nurvingiel** · 12-23-2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tessar

I just saw Enchanted.

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! ^_^

How does she knoooooooooooooooow?

I've beem dreeeeeeaming of a true loves kiiiiiiss...

I just saw it too and it was excellent! Amy Adams is a cutie. There were also lots (well, three) handsome, dark-haired, blue-eyed and chisell-jawed guys in the movie.

I love that Nancy and Prince Edward got married in the end. Awww. <3 I knew they would as soon as she commented on his romantic statement to Gizelle.

11-19-2007, 04:07 PM	#404
Nautipus Kraken King Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Under the sea Posts: 2,714	I just saw Beowulf and it was a big let-down. It really didnt follow the original story at all. I was really put out after seeing it. In my opinion, baring the fact that the story was slaughtered, it really wasnt even a great film. Gonna see The Mist Wednesday, though, and I'm really looking forward to that. Although I can see from the previews that they dont follow the original story either. At least not to a T. But as long as they keep as close as they can to the original story it oughta be good. __________________ Being the King of these Beings, This is my Child One of my top ten favorite movies. "You ever try to flick a fly? "No." "It's a waste of time." "Can you see it?" "No." "It's right there!" "Where? "There!" "What is it?" "A crab." "A crab? I dont see any crab." "How?! It's right there!!" "Where?" "There!!!!" "Oh." -Excerpts from A Tale of Two Morons One of the best Global Warming Messages out there

11-20-2007, 01:24 PM	#405
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	Have you not noticed that most of the Book-to-films don't follow the story to a T, Nautipus. They all leave out something or add to it. __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

11-20-2007, 02:47 PM	#406
Nautipus Kraken King Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Under the sea Posts: 2,714	I know, that's what I'm saying, you cant always follow a book to a T when making a movie. Sometimes it's just not possible, but I hope they stay as close as they can, which should be relatively easy with this movie. __________________ Being the King of these Beings, This is my Child One of my top ten favorite movies. "You ever try to flick a fly? "No." "It's a waste of time." "Can you see it?" "No." "It's right there!" "Where? "There!" "What is it?" "A crab." "A crab? I dont see any crab." "How?! It's right there!!" "Where?" "There!!!!" "Oh." -Excerpts from A Tale of Two Morons One of the best Global Warming Messages out there

11-27-2007, 03:27 PM	#407
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	Amazing Grace ~ great movie. Powerful and beautiful at the same time. Those of you that know me know I don't use those words to discribe a movie very often __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

11-27-2007, 04:15 PM	#408
Nautipus Kraken King Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Under the sea Posts: 2,714	I didnt really have any inclinations to go see it. I did, however, see The Mist, which was a great movie (to me) up until the end. That was not like the book at all. I was dissapointed with the ending, but the rest was very close to the book. __________________ Being the King of these Beings, This is my Child One of my top ten favorite movies. "You ever try to flick a fly? "No." "It's a waste of time." "Can you see it?" "No." "It's right there!" "Where? "There!" "What is it?" "A crab." "A crab? I dont see any crab." "How?! It's right there!!" "Where?" "There!!!!" "Oh." -Excerpts from A Tale of Two Morons One of the best Global Warming Messages out there

12-06-2007, 09:46 PM	#410
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	Hitman ~ Awesome kickass movie. __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

12-06-2007, 09:52 PM	#411
Nautipus Kraken King Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Under the sea Posts: 2,714	I want to see that. __________________ Being the King of these Beings, This is my Child One of my top ten favorite movies. "You ever try to flick a fly? "No." "It's a waste of time." "Can you see it?" "No." "It's right there!" "Where? "There!" "What is it?" "A crab." "A crab? I dont see any crab." "How?! It's right there!!" "Where?" "There!!!!" "Oh." -Excerpts from A Tale of Two Morons One of the best Global Warming Messages out there

12-07-2007, 05:10 AM	#412
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	No one seen the Golden Compass yet? I want to go there with my sis, but the critics are apparently very very bad. However, I trust the opinion of my fellow phantasy, Philip Pullman books loving mooters more than of some halfwit Dutch critics, so please tell me what you thought of it. __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

12-07-2007, 02:26 PM	#413
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	It comes out in the States today, so you might hear about it soon __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

12-07-2007, 05:09 PM	#414
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Really? It came out here yesterday, with subs. Perhaps they're doing a worldwide release? Usually the US is earlier then the Netherlands. __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

12-10-2007, 02:49 PM	#415
Rosie Gamgee The Lovely Hobbit-Lass Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bounded in a nut-shell Posts: 1,593	Love Affair w/ Irene Dunne. Cute! Very entertaining. What can I say? I'm a sap for black and white movies. __________________ It's New Years Day, just like the day before; Same old skies of grey, same empty bottles on the floor. Another year's gone by, and I was thinking once again, How can I take this losing hand and somehow win? Just give me One Good Year To get my feet back on the ground. I've been chasing grace; Grace ain't so easily found One bad hand can devil a man, chase him and carry him down. I've got to get out of here, just give me One Good Year!

12-16-2007, 05:12 AM	#416
*Rían* Half-Elven Princess of Rabbit Trails and Harp-Wielding Administrator (beware the Rubber Chicken of Doom!) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Not where I want to be ... Posts: 15,254	Just saw "Life is Beautiful" again - very moving. __________________ . I should be doing the laundry, but this is MUCH more fun! Ñá ë?* óú éä ïöü Öñ É Þ ð ß ® ç å ™ æ ♪ ?* "How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! ... For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand outside." (from Psalm 84) * * * God rocks! Entmoot : Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I got hooked! Ego numquam pronunciare mendacium, sed ego sum homo indomitus! Run the earth and watch the sky ... Auta i lómë! Aurë entuluva!

12-23-2007, 10:56 AM	#417
Miss Cassandra Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 160	I've just seen: Halloween, Not scary enough for me but still a good thrill. Gotta love Mrs. Sheri Moon! Pretty good graphic scenes too. John Petrucci -Rock Disipline, (for guitar) Very thorough! Good practice techniques & warm ups! Cool stuff. Rescue Dawn, Really good for a war show. I enjoyed the whole thing, right to the end! I recommend this one! I Know who Killed me, Dumb. I hated it. Lots of stripping though, thanks to Ms. Lohan (Where can I learn that stuff!?) Superbad, Well, super bad. Fracture, Cool thriller. Very interesting film. I always root for the bad guy... Captivity, Was pretty cool. Didn't much like the ending, but it had a horror-show appeal to it as a whole. I enjoyed this one. __________________ DIMMU BORGIR Antichristus Spiritualis

12-23-2007, 01:20 PM	#418
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	I didn't understand Rescue Dawn. It was so mainstream; that's not like Herzog at all! Have recently seen: The Lookout. Meh. Finding Neverland. A decent film about a creative mind, but it wasn't quite all there. Knocked Up. What's the point? The Island. Decent thriller, some good visuals, plot on the weak side, good message. Curse of the Golden Flower (again). Simply beautiful. Stunning visuals, probably the most magnificent thing I've seen on the screen. Plot is decent as well, interesting twisted Byzantine Imperial Family politics, and the corruption and depravity of the characters (except Prince Jai) contrasts with the sumptuous background to make a magnificent portrayal of decadence at its height. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

12-23-2007, 09:13 PM	#419
*Tessar* Master and Wielder of the Cardboard Harp of Gondor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IM IN UR POSTZ, EDITIN' UR WURDZ Posts: 6,433	I just saw Enchanted. HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! ^_^ How does she knoooooooooooooooow?

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