The English Movies Thread (No Spoilers Please)

harry10 · 1st April 2009, 21:03

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

What do you expect from a Romantic comedy? Suspense ?

Who said romantic movies cant have a twist and turn?
Watch Sweet november for the reference.
+ i dont think JM is a complete romantic movie.

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Originally Posted by tortoiseNhare

Lionardo DiCaprio has really grown into a dependable actor. He is also cast in many Martin Scoresese (my favourite Hollywood Director) films. He did a good job in Revolutionary Road too. Tonight I am going to watch Blood Diamond.

If you like Leonardo's work you gonna love Blood Diamond for the intense acting,trust me. In fact i feel the guy who played the Negro slaves part in that acted better than Leonardo and if i rem correctly he got an Oscar for it (probably as supporting actor)

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

FnF-4 releases on 3rd April. Let's see how soon we get a review.

I would give that not more than 2.5/5

I got a choice between akshays movie and FNF- 4 to see on 3rd. Am inclined towards FNF and my gf towards Akshays. In the end you may guess who will win

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Originally Posted by vkochar

It's one of my all time favourites. It's what I call a perfect movie. You cannot fault with it. Right from start to end it's perfect.

I'd second your ratings and even give it 4.5/5.

Even imdb gives it a 7.7/10 which is high.

I forgot to rate it myself- 4.5/5.

sajo · 1st April 2009, 21:18

Redline (2007) :
Pathetic movie. No storyline. Full of cliches.
Gets 1/5 from my side. Buttt...leading lady Nadia Bjorlin... ohh man, she gets 5/5!

Sam Kapasi · 1st April 2009, 22:29

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Originally Posted by sajo

Redline (2007) :
Pathetic movie. No storyline. Full of cliches.
Gets 1/5 from my side. Buttt...leading lady Nadia Bjorlin... ohh man, she gets 5/5!

5/5? May I ask why?

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sanjayatarizona · 1st April 2009, 22:32

. Only a 5/5 rating ???

tortoiseNhare · 2nd April 2009, 07:33

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Originally Posted by harry10

If you like Leonardo's work you gonna love Blood Diamond for the intense acting,trust me. In fact i feel the guy who played the Negro slaves part in that acted better than Leonardo and if i rem correctly he got an Oscar for it (probably as supporting actor)

Really loved the movie. Not just the acting, the issue of conflict diamonds was an eye opener for me. The black actor is Djimon Hounsou who ended up with an oscar nomination. He had also received a nomination for his work in Spielberg's Amistaad.

vkochar · 2nd April 2009, 08:09

YES MAN - 2008 ( Jim Carrey )

Just watched Yes Man. It's a movie where a troubled guy who is bored in life especially after his wife left him, attends a meeting where he is supposedly the new Yes Man.

He has to say Yes to everything for a year ( be it anything ). Even if it means taking Korean Classes, Flying Lessons, Giving rides to homeless people, Visiting persian wife finder sites etc etc.

He falls in love with a girl during this time.

A very nice feel good movie with a good ending. I am surprised I did not hear about this movie anywhere else.

Rating - 3.5/5

Cyrus43 · 2nd April 2009, 11:25

Just saw these movies in the last two days.

Transporter 3. What a Chase scene!! Absolutely brilliant!!

Pride And Glory. Gun Shots Blood,etc etc...A Man's Ideal movie.

Thick as Theives. Full on Timepass!! I found the acting a bit overdone.

Also, I just saw the first 30 Seconds of Sex Drive!! It is Absolutely Hilarious!! A Must watch!! Just remember to watch it with the right people if you know what i mean!!!

cherishk · 2nd April 2009, 11:52

For people who like watching romantic flicks I would recommend Before Sunrise and Before Sunset.

Before sunset is part 2 of before sunrise. So first watch before sunrise.

Its about 2 people who meet on train and their conversations. Richard Linklater is the director. Wonderful conversations between the lead actors. Ethan Hawke and Julia Delpy are the actors.

I would rate it as the best romantic movie I have watched

normally_crazy · 2nd April 2009, 12:38

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Originally Posted by cherishk

For people who like watching romantic flicks I would recommend Before Sunrise and Before Sunset.

Continuing on those lines - 2 days in Paris - this time directed and acted by Julie Delpy. Something on the lines of BS and BS

Watch it.

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Originally Posted by harry10

I got a choice between akshays movie and FNF- 4 to see on 3rd. Am inclined towards FNF and my gf towards Akshays. In the end you may guess who will win

Why not both ? Back to back ?

- I already have a deal done with FnF-4 first and then Akshay's movie.

You might just win this IF the proposed move of not releasing any Bollywood movies from this friday goes into action

Cyrus43 · 2nd April 2009, 13:31

Just saw JUNO!! Wat a Cute lil movie!! Really Really loved the Score and the Acting is just Brilliant!!

harry10 · 2nd April 2009, 13:47

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Originally Posted by vkochar

YES MAN - 2008 ( Jim Carrey )

A very nice feel good movie with a good ending. I am surprised I did not hear about this movie anywhere else.

Rating - 3.5/5

Many people have not liked it and i would say not the best of work by Jim carrey but i liked the movie for the concept. A simple one line story has been treated in a nice way.
WIll give same rating as you.

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Why not both ? Back to back ?

- I already have a deal done with FnF-4 first and then Akshay's movie.

You might just win this IF the proposed move of not releasing any Bollywood movies from this friday goes into action

Well i'll find a way surely

I like seeing back to back ones however have a party to attend so cant do that. anyways will wait to see your review on both.

hillram · 2nd April 2009, 13:59

Nadia should be given 10/5.

vkochar · 2nd April 2009, 22:55

Here is a movie I just watched. Absolutely delightful movie ( especially for call centre people !! )

2008 - The Other End of the Line - The Other End of the Line (2008)

Starring - Jesse Metcalfe ( same guy as in John Tucker Must Die ), Shriya, Tara Sharma, Anupam Kher & Loads of others from Bollywood. The movie is produced by Ashok Amritraj.

It's about a Call Centre Girl who falls in love with one of her phone customers ( credit card ). She in fact travles all the way to America just to meet him and falls in love with him

Might sound to you like a been there done that kind of movie but surprisingly it isn't !!

An absolutely lovely movie. I loved it right from the start to the end.

Good songs ( hindi, punjabi & english )

Rating 4/5

Watch it if you get the movie.

Bazius · 3rd April 2009, 20:00

You guys must watch "easy rider" its a really nice movie. Biker movie for the biker at heart. Beware though there is a lot of sex drugs alcohol etc.

tortoiseNhare · 5th April 2009, 22:27

Yesterday I saw The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford starring Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck. The movie is a queer mix of the western and the gangster genre. The pace at which the story unfolds is leisurely. It's about a young lad killing a gangster whom he grew up idolising from childhood. Brad Pitt as Jesse James is good (I did not find him convincing enough in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button).

1st April 2009, 21:18	#167
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,157 Times	Redline (2007) : Pathetic movie. No storyline. Full of cliches. Gets 1/5 from my side. Buttt...leading lady Nadia Bjorlin... ohh man, she gets 5/5!
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sanjayatarizona BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: "God's own Shaap" Posts: 355 Thanked: 10 Times	. Only a 5/5 rating ???
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2nd April 2009, 08:09	#171
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,159 Thanked: 907 Times View My Garage	YES MAN - 2008 ( Jim Carrey ) Just watched Yes Man. It's a movie where a troubled guy who is bored in life especially after his wife left him, attends a meeting where he is supposedly the new Yes Man. He has to say Yes to everything for a year ( be it anything ). Even if it means taking Korean Classes, Flying Lessons, Giving rides to homeless people, Visiting persian wife finder sites etc etc. He falls in love with a girl during this time. A very nice feel good movie with a good ending. I am surprised I did not hear about this movie anywhere else. Rating - 3.5/5
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2nd April 2009, 11:25	#172
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Just saw these movies in the last two days. Transporter 3. What a Chase scene!! Absolutely brilliant!! Pride And Glory. Gun Shots Blood,etc etc...A Man's Ideal movie. Thick as Theives. Full on Timepass!! I found the acting a bit overdone. Also, I just saw the first 30 Seconds of Sex Drive!! It is Absolutely Hilarious!! A Must watch!! Just remember to watch it with the right people if you know what i mean!!!
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2nd April 2009, 11:52	#173
cherishk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 94 Thanked: 0 Times	Before Sunrise and Before Sunset For people who like watching romantic flicks I would recommend Before Sunrise and Before Sunset. Before sunset is part 2 of before sunrise. So first watch before sunrise. Its about 2 people who meet on train and their conversations. Richard Linklater is the director. Wonderful conversations between the lead actors. Ethan Hawke and Julia Delpy are the actors. I would rate it as the best romantic movie I have watched
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2nd April 2009, 13:31	#175
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Just saw JUNO!! Wat a Cute lil movie!! Really Really loved the Score and the Acting is just Brilliant!!
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hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,941 Thanked: 1,329 Times View My Garage	Nadia should be given 10/5.
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2nd April 2009, 22:55	#178
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,159 Thanked: 907 Times View My Garage	Here is a movie I just watched. Absolutely delightful movie ( especially for call centre people !! ) 2008 - The Other End of the Line - The Other End of the Line (2008) Starring - Jesse Metcalfe ( same guy as in John Tucker Must Die ), Shriya, Tara Sharma, Anupam Kher & Loads of others from Bollywood. The movie is produced by Ashok Amritraj. It's about a Call Centre Girl who falls in love with one of her phone customers ( credit card ). She in fact travles all the way to America just to meet him and falls in love with him Might sound to you like a been there done that kind of movie but surprisingly it isn't !! An absolutely lovely movie. I loved it right from the start to the end. Good songs ( hindi, punjabi & english ) Rating 4/5 Watch it if you get the movie.
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Bazius BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Thithimathi, Coorg Posts: 68 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Easy rider You guys must watch "easy rider" its a really nice movie. Biker movie for the biker at heart. Beware though there is a lot of sex drugs alcohol etc.
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tortoiseNhare BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Guwahati Posts: 536 Thanked: 90 Times	Yesterday I saw The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford starring Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck. The movie is a queer mix of the western and the gangster genre. The pace at which the story unfolds is leisurely. It's about a young lad killing a gangster whom he grew up idolising from childhood. Brad Pitt as Jesse James is good (I did not find him convincing enough in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button).
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