What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

TheCunningStunt · 10-30-2010, 07:44 PM

Really enjoyable, great gritty crime film.

LoathsomePete · 10-31-2010, 09:55 AM

This is one of the most subtle and slow building horror movies I've seen in the longest time. Instead of shaky-cam style shooting this is very professionally done and actually feels like a real documentary, to be honest if it wasn't for the credits at the end and if all my pre-knowledge of the film had disappeared I would have thought of it as the real deal. It's also got a lot of pacing, none of the ghostly images stay too long and never get too clear, because things stay scary the less you see of them. Definitely not a film for everyone though, I can definitely say I had a similar disappointed feeling like after I saw The Village, but it did unnerve me in parts, but that was really it. They also had this one plot device involving the son receiving multiple bruises and then they just disappeared, but they never really explained that, or even tried to explain that with a doctor's opinion or something, they just kind of threw it out there and forgot about it and hoped you would too. Still it's always nice to support independent cinema as well as foreign films so I would have to give this film an tentative recommendation.

NumberNineDream · 10-31-2010, 10:16 AM

I had watched Wall-e earlier this week, my favourite Pixar film thus far.

As for what I watched yesterday:

^Another Wes Anderson movie I loved. I am a fan of his usual cast, and his very dysfunctional characters, that are always in some way familiar. My second favourite W.A film, after the Royal Tennebaums. Great Road movie, and as always a very cool soundtrack (he always includes The Kinks it seems).

^I loved this one... and that pool scene: Epic!
I'm pretty curious to see what they'll do with it, in the American remake, though I don't think there's much need for it. The original is already sublime.

^Thought it was time to watch the last part of the Trilogy. Definitely preferred the other two, still a very fun watch trying to guess all the Western references.

Finally:

^I'm a big fan of Julianne Moore, so I had to watch this one. I liked it, the right amount. A very well made film, not superior in any way, but it does keep you gripped to the screen in a way. And a surprisingly good performance by Amanda Seyfried.

MoonlitSunshine · 10-31-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by NumberNineDream

I had watched Wall-e earlier this week, my favourite Pixar film thus far.

Have you seen Up? Thought it was incredible personally, would definitely rate it above Wall-E.

LoathsomePete · 10-31-2010, 10:21 AM

Apparently Let Me In (2010) is actually a worth remake of the original. Everything I've read on it has been pretty generous, but I still don't think I'm going to see it. American remakes of foreign films have less to do with the director showing his appreciation for the original film and more to do about illiterate motherfuckers who can't be bothered to read subtitles with the obvious exception being The Departed (2006). For me I've seen the original Let the Right One In (2008) and read the book, and I enjoyed getting the view of another culture. Believe it or not but there do exist some Americans (and Canadians) who can actually relate to non-Americans (and Canadians), I just wish Hollywood would understand this.

TheCunningStunt · 10-31-2010, 10:30 AM

I won't be seeing 'Let Me In', even if it's a respectable remake it's still an unnecessary one. 2 years after the original, they're making an English language remake.
I've heard it's pretty much shot scene for scene, it's literally a film for the ignorant.
And I hate it for that, it's already grossed more money than Let The Right One In and that's a damn shame. The original is sublime, haunting, chilling, beautiful.
Why remake it?

NSW · 10-31-2010, 10:35 AM

I don't understand why everyone is so utterly disappointed by these remakes. Even if they are a ****ty version of the original, often times they can be a pathway to viewing the original version. I can't tell you how many times I've seen a movie, found out there was an earlier (and often times much better) version, and eventually checked it out and liked it 10x times better. And of course there are those occasions where the remake might actually stand out more.

TheCunningStunt · 10-31-2010, 02:23 PM

Wonderful, Caine plays the perfect anti-hero.

~~James~~ · 10-31-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

Wonderful, Caine plays the perfect anti-hero.

One of my favourite films.

NumberNineDream · 10-31-2010, 05:08 PM

It's about time I watch this one. Loved it. And that's the only good enough poster I was able to find... I can't believe people actually prefer this man with the beam of light going out of his face, as poster.

10-30-2010, 07:44 PM	#8391 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	Really enjoyable, great gritty crime film. __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

10-31-2010, 09:55 AM	#8392 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	This is one of the most subtle and slow building horror movies I've seen in the longest time. Instead of shaky-cam style shooting this is very professionally done and actually feels like a real documentary, to be honest if it wasn't for the credits at the end and if all my pre-knowledge of the film had disappeared I would have thought of it as the real deal. It's also got a lot of pacing, none of the ghostly images stay too long and never get too clear, because things stay scary the less you see of them. Definitely not a film for everyone though, I can definitely say I had a similar disappointed feeling like after I saw The Village, but it did unnerve me in parts, but that was really it. They also had this one plot device involving the son receiving multiple bruises and then they just disappeared, but they never really explained that, or even tried to explain that with a doctor's opinion or something, they just kind of threw it out there and forgot about it and hoped you would too. Still it's always nice to support independent cinema as well as foreign films so I would have to give this film an tentative recommendation. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

10-31-2010, 10:16 AM	#8393 (permalink)
NumberNineDream Blue Bleezin' Blind Drunk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The land of the largest wine glass (aka Lebanon) Posts: 2,200	I had watched Wall-e earlier this week, my favourite Pixar film thus far. As for what I watched yesterday: ^Another Wes Anderson movie I loved. I am a fan of his usual cast, and his very dysfunctional characters, that are always in some way familiar. My second favourite W.A film, after the Royal Tennebaums. Great Road movie, and as always a very cool soundtrack (he always includes The Kinks it seems). ^I loved this one... and that pool scene: Epic! I'm pretty curious to see what they'll do with it, in the American remake, though I don't think there's much need for it. The original is already sublime. ^Thought it was time to watch the last part of the Trilogy. Definitely preferred the other two, still a very fun watch trying to guess all the Western references. Finally: ^I'm a big fan of Julianne Moore, so I had to watch this one. I liked it, the right amount. A very well made film, not superior in any way, but it does keep you gripped to the screen in a way. And a surprisingly good performance by Amanda Seyfried. __________________ Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Welcome to the Black Lodge

10-31-2010, 10:21 AM	#8395 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Apparently Let Me In (2010) is actually a worth remake of the original. Everything I've read on it has been pretty generous, but I still don't think I'm going to see it. American remakes of foreign films have less to do with the director showing his appreciation for the original film and more to do about illiterate motherfuckers who can't be bothered to read subtitles with the obvious exception being The Departed (2006). For me I've seen the original Let the Right One In (2008) and read the book, and I enjoyed getting the view of another culture. Believe it or not but there do exist some Americans (and Canadians) who can actually relate to non-Americans (and Canadians), I just wish Hollywood would understand this. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

10-31-2010, 10:30 AM	#8396 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	I won't be seeing 'Let Me In', even if it's a respectable remake it's still an unnecessary one. 2 years after the original, they're making an English language remake. I've heard it's pretty much shot scene for scene, it's literally a film for the ignorant. And I hate it for that, it's already grossed more money than Let The Right One In and that's a damn shame. The original is sublime, haunting, chilling, beautiful. Why remake it? __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

10-31-2010, 10:35 AM	#8397 (permalink)
NSW Bigger and Better Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas girl living in the UK Posts: 2,596	I don't understand why everyone is so utterly disappointed by these remakes. Even if they are a ***ty version of the original, often times they can be a pathway to viewing the original version. I can't tell you how many times I've seen a movie, found out there was an earlier (and often times much better) version, and eventually checked it out and liked it 10x times better. And of course there are those occasions where the remake might actually stand out more. __________________ Hi.*

10-31-2010, 02:23 PM	#8398 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	Wonderful, Caine plays the perfect anti-hero. __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

10-31-2010, 05:08 PM	#8400 (permalink)
NumberNineDream Blue Bleezin' Blind Drunk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The land of the largest wine glass (aka Lebanon) Posts: 2,200	It's about time I watch this one. Loved it. And that's the only good enough poster I was able to find... I can't believe people actually prefer this man with the beam of light going out of his face, as poster. __________________ Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Welcome to the Black Lodge