Movie Recommendations - Page 5

vivaldirules · 12-22-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mores

Also, I realize I did go a bit overboard and became overly offensive (which I didn't notice while writing) and I'd like to apologize for that.

Thanks for saying that. I've done the same more than once, I'm sure. A little bell needs to go off when I criticize someone else's opinion instead of just stating my own.

So, you didn't like LOTR! Pfffttt!

Laz116 · 12-22-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

So, you didn't like LOTR! Pfffttt!

Well it didn't stand the test of time since all those effects just seem outdated by now.

Anyways back on topic:

Lilja4ever (Lilya 4 ever) is - eventhough it's quite a socialrealism movie, which I'm not a particular fan of - just a movie everyone should see.

If the intro seems kind of vague:

Scott Nielsen · 12-22-2009, 11:43 PM

Lilja 4-ever is a great movie, no doubt. Have you seen any of his other films? Fucking Åmål is terrific and I thought Tillsammans (Together) was very enjoyable.

Though Bergman has passed it's good to see the Swedes haven't lost their great film making capability. I though Let the Right One In was one of 2008's best films. Marvelously atmospheric.

Laz116 · 12-23-2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott Nielsen

Lilja 4-ever is a great movie, no doubt. Have you seen any of his other films? Fucking Åmål is terrific and I thought Tillsammans (Together) was very enjoyable.

Though Bergman has passed it's good to see the Swedes haven't lost their great film making capability. I though Let the Right One In was one of 2008's best films. Marvelously atmospheric.

Yes, I have seen most of his films. I'm probably one of the few, who actually liked A hole in my heart, eventhough it was very brutal.

You might want to check out some of Simon Stahos movies. He is a Danish director filming primarily in Sweden with Swedish casts. His films has a lot in common with Moodyssons darker films... and he's inspired a lot by Bergman.

Scott Nielsen · 12-23-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Laz116

You might want to check out some of Simon Stahos movies. He is a Danish director filming primarily in Sweden with Swedish casts. His films has a lot in common with Moodyssons darker films... and he's inspired a lot by Bergman.

Cheers for that. I shall keep a look-out.

Crusader · 12-25-2009, 03:13 PM

I saw Moon today and loved it. Very though-provocative and brilliant acting!

All the talk about K-Pax reminded me of another movie I loved was Martian Child. A sci-fi author adopts a boy that thinks he's from Mars. I was skeptical at first, but ended up pleasantly surprised.

markbot · 12-25-2009, 06:43 PM

I recommend the film Birth with Nicole Kidman. It is haunting and beautiful with a wonderful score. There is a pedophilia angle that you would have to overcome.

Javed · 12-25-2009, 07:43 PM

@Markbot
I haven''t seen Birth. One of her films that I like is The Invasion (2007).

Javed · 12-25-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz116

Lilja4ever (Lilya 4 ever) is - eventhough it's quite a socialrealism movie, which I'm not a particular fan of - just a movie everyone should see.

I saw this movie yesterday based on your recommendation here, Laz116. It is an excellent film. It is definitely thought provoking; I kept thinking about this movie and wondering about it long after it ended. The great music in the film accurately portrays a lot of what is happening it too with Rammstein etc. The younger boy that was her true friend really looked after her, though he couldn't look after himself. She was pure hearted as is evident when she threw the money in the rubbish on principles when she was so desperate for cash. She didn't want to sell herself. Her new life was to begin in Sweden with a nice job with a "nice" boyfriend. He betrays her to a condemned life. A sad, deep and meaningful film. She wanted a better life and deserved it but ultimately that made things so much worse. She was betrayed by so many, but never by her one true friend. Thank you for mentioning about this film.

I am looking forward to seeing Tillsammans (Together) sometime soon.

Javed · 12-25-2009, 08:40 PM

I mentioned this film earlier in this thread. An environmental sci-fi. Just came across a trailer of it, so I thought to post it.

saturnblackhole · 01-03-2010, 10:47 PM

Brothers- just watched it tonight it was great, wasn't expecting Toby Mcguire to do such a great job. its a small movie but if its showing in a theater near you i strongly recommend this.

Laz116 · 01-07-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by saturnblackhole

Brothers- just watched it tonight it was great, wasn't expecting Toby Mcguire to do such a great job. its a small movie but if its showing in a theater near you i strongly recommend this.

Interesting. It's a remake of a Danish movie, and when I heard that Tobey Mcguire should play the older brother, I thought: "oh that's horrible casting right there".

kindlekitten · 01-10-2010, 01:56 AM

Just saw "The Road". I can understand why the acting is being applauded. but this is THE most depressingly depressing movie let alone story I can think of. not a date movie for damn sure. and if you have any "issues" about life at the moment. don't even THINK about it!!!

Javed · 01-10-2010, 02:39 AM

I saw Bright Star recently and thought it was excellent!
It is a drama/tragedy romance about 19th century poet John Keats and the emotionally driven Fanny Brawne. It has beautiful acting and is a well composed film.

kennyc · 01-10-2010, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

Just saw "The Road". I can understand why the acting is being applauded. but this is THE most depressingly depressing movie let alone story I can think of. not a date movie for damn sure. and if you have any "issues" about life at the moment. don't even THINK about it!!!

12-25-2009, 03:13 PM	#66
Crusader Space Cadet Posts: 1,180 Karma: 4030536 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Africa Device: Sony PRS-T1, Cybook Opus, Kobo Glo	I saw Moon today and loved it. Very though-provocative and brilliant acting! All the talk about K-Pax reminded me of another movie I loved was Martian Child. A sci-fi author adopts a boy that thinks he's from Mars. I was skeptical at first, but ended up pleasantly surprised. Last edited by Crusader; 12-25-2009 at 03:18 PM.

12-25-2009, 08:40 PM	#70
Javed Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,270 Karma: 1126878541 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Astak Pocket PRO, iPod Touch, PRS-650	Silent Running I mentioned this film earlier in this thread. An environmental sci-fi. Just came across a trailer of it, so I thought to post it.

01-10-2010, 02:39 AM	#74
Javed Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,270 Karma: 1126878541 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Astak Pocket PRO, iPod Touch, PRS-650	Bright Star I saw Bright Star recently and thought it was excellent! It is a drama/tragedy romance about 19th century poet John Keats and the emotionally driven Fanny Brawne. It has beautiful acting and is a well composed film.

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kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	Just saw "The Road". I can understand why the acting is being applauded. but this is THE most depressingly depressing movie let alone story I can think of. not a date movie for damn sure. and if you have any "issues" about life at the moment. don't even THINK about it!!!