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Ironcat said:
The movie was utter tripe because it wasn't all about Max?
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No....I said the movie wasn't based on Mad Max in a different sentence.

The film was tripe because it wasn't something I liked. Agree the cinematography was good but that really shouldn't be the ultimate definition and conclusion of a movie when people call it "the best action film ever".

I say that even when I've watched the Gibson classics.

Give me The Revenant every day to Fury Road. Hell give me Sicario to Fury Road.

The redeeming feature was Imperator Furiosa's character, hence why I had an issue with title. They could've made a spin-off and renamed the movie after her tbh.
 
The surprise of the yr for me was The Gift. Well directed by Joel Egerton who also starred in it.
 
Sherlock said:
The film was tripe because it wasn't something I liked.

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Give me The Revenant every day to Fury Road. Hell give me Sicario to Fury Road.
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Can't argue with your personal opinion. I haven't watched Revenant yet, but - to me - it seems to be an entirely different movie genre.

You can read my review of Sicario above, but - in a summary - I thought the first 70%-80% of it was very good, but it fell apart in the end. Del Toro and Brolin acted so well in that first 70% that the movie was a different animal in that portion. The moment acting stopped and gunfights began, I knew it was headed downhill. The ending was very unrealistic - almost forced as an afterthought.

Sicario seemed to be influenced plenty by its two predecessors, but I thought "Traffic" was more realistic and multi-dimensional while "No Country for Men" darker and more tense.
 
Ironcat said:
What 10 movies are the most likely to get nominated for the Oscars' best picture?

My guesses:

Spotlight
The Revenant
Room
The Big Short
The Martian
Mad Max: Fury Road
The Hateful Eight
Straight Outta Compton
Creed
Brooklyn

Other possibilities:
Carol
Inside Out (will most likely win the best animated movie award)
Star Wars
Steve Jobs
The Bridge of Spies
Sicario
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One more to add to the mix:
Ex Machina
 
Ironcat said:
Can't argue with your personal opinion. I haven't watched Revenant yet, but - to me - it seems to be an entirely different movie genre.

You can read my review of Sicario above, but - in a summary - I thought the first 70%-80% of it was very good, but it fell apart in the end. Del Toro and Brolin acted so well in that first 70% that the movie was a different animal in that portion. The moment acting stopped and gunfights began, I knew it was headed downhill. The ending was very unrealistic - almost forced as an afterthought.

Sicario seemed to be influenced plenty by its two predecessors, but I thought "Traffic" was more realistic and multi-dimensional while "No Country for Men" darker and more tense.
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The last 20-30 mins is what made Sicario work. But as you said it's a opinion, so be it.
 
confused_amoeba said:
I have not seen the movie but reading your criticism, its safe to say that you are not a Tarantino fan which is quite understandable. His stuff has become more polarizing lately. I think Pulp Fiction is still the best movie he ever made but to deny him greatness just because his dialogues seem to run longer than others or because he is unapologetic about the use of profanity and violence in his movies, seems a tad too harsh. Same goes for his criticism of being a wanna-be black. Its as silly as criticizing a black director for making a movie about surfing. Wonder why an Italian like Sergio Leone never got criticized for making movies about the wild wild west.

I think most people nowadays, especially of the millennial generation watch movies the same way they watch a TV show or a YouTube video. Its all content, being absorbed on one's phone, iPad, Laptop etc. often times while multi-tasking like texting with friends or posting on a blog or taking a dump. The appreciation of the aesthetic quality of movies is been replaced with the importance of the script and the freshness of the plot. Not surprisingly more and more movies nowadays other than the Marvel comic adaptations are looking like TV made movies because the consumption of content, any content for that matter is being treated the same way. Hence, ordinary two-bit made-for-TV movie like The Big Short about Wall Street abuses gets the critics raving for its socially conscious reveling in victimization theme.

Strange that this shift from aesthetically driven to writer-driven TV series style movies has bring Tarantino more grief than others as he is a brilliant screenplay writer (True Romance) and at times the writer in him takes over the director with the prologues and all. But above all, Tarantino believes in the visual medium. He is one of last remaining auteurs of American cinema in the league of PTA and Wes Anderson. In the visual sense he has a true Gen X rebel screw it all mentality as opposed to the the touchy feely conformity driven snowflake mindset, too afraid to hurt someones feelings or inflame the social warrior types. What if they start another twitter campaign against the movie for being harsh towards blacks or women or midgets. Its a sad reality of our inclusivity driven PC culture. So much for the anti-corporate mantra of the millennials when they have truly become part of this corporate "please all and offend no one" mentality. As a result, American cinema has suffered with only a handful of movies coming out each year even worth talking about.

Did not mean this to become a rant but in short, its all too fair to dislike Tarantino's style or aesthetic vision. But when the criticism is rooted in the garb of social sensibilities with words like "hyper-violence" than it really becomes more like a morality lecture than an actual critique.
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There are a few good arguments in your post about the state of movies in general but I disagree as to whether they apply to Tarantino's movies in particular. First of all, the ''hyper-violence'' is not something I imagined, it's a stylistic choice of his and himself as every movie critic admits this feature of his movies. However, just because it is a stylistic choice doesn't make it a good one; it still plays a big part in the success of his movies.

See, the thing is that your criticisms of modern movie culture are valid but Tarantino's movies are not an exception to them, they are the very thing your criticizing. These movies are some of the biggest box office hits and critic darlings in the world and it's for all the reasons you mention. There is nothing in them that's supposed to be boring or anti-social justicey but the exact contrary. I mentionned him being a wannabe black and that is not because of the subject of his movies but rather his approach and views. Spike Lee described him as yearning to be a honorary black man and that's the perfect way of describing his approach to race imo.

A popular hero played by a popular actor giving himself airs and changing inflexions ten time in a sentence to keep the audience's attention is not supposed to be boring and it rarely is. It's the same for this supposed attention to visuals over all else. You make it sound like he is Malick or Kurzel when his approach to the camera is almost over-active and always busy. Basically that's how I would describe the whole movies with the plot, the action/violence and quick exposition in monologues. The exact reason why they are box office hits tbh.

In a general manner, I don't really agree with your argument that there is more emphasis on plot rather than visuals. Just this year, there were some great and popular movies like Victoria, Macbeth, Phoenix and Sicario which focused a lot more on the latter with mostly sub-par plots. In comparison, I can't really think of any great writing in any movie.
 
endymion248 said:
There are a few good arguments in your post about the state of movies in general but I disagree as to whether they apply to Tarantino's movies in particular. First of all, the ''hyper-violence'' is not something I imagined, it's a stylistic choice of his and himself as every movie critic admits this feature of his movies. However, just because it is a stylistic choice doesn't make it a good one; it still plays a big part in the success of his movies.

See, the thing is that your criticisms of modern movie culture are valid but Tarantino's movies are not an exception to them, they are the very thing your criticizing. These movies are some of the biggest box office hits and critic darlings in the world and it's for all the reasons you mention. There is nothing in them that's supposed to be boring or anti-social justicey but the exact contrary. I mentionned him being a wannabe black and that is not because of the subject of his movies but rather his approach and views. Spike Lee described him as yearning to be a honorary black man and that's the perfect way of describing his approach to race imo.

A popular hero played by a popular actor giving himself airs and changing inflexions ten time in a sentence to keep the audience's attention is not supposed to be boring and it rarely is. It's the same for this supposed attention to visuals over all else. You make it sound like he is Malick or Kurzel when his approach to the camera is almost over-active and always busy. Basically that's how I would describe the whole movies with the plot, the action/violence and quick exposition in monologues. The exact reason why they are box office hits tbh.

In a general manner, I don't really agree with your argument that there is more emphasis on plot rather than visuals. Just this year, there were some great and popular movies like Victoria, Macbeth, Phoenix and Sicario which focused a lot more on the latter with mostly sub-par plots. In comparison, I can't really think of any great writing in any movie.
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I just today watched the Hateful Eight in all its 70mm glory. The whole ceremony with the booklet, musical intro, intermission etc. was nothing short of a nostalgic overdrive but to me it just made the whole experience so much more richer and eventful. The audience in the theatre consisted of the young and the old, men and women, and they lapped up every single stimuli from the crushing noise of Hangman's knuckles on Daisy's skull, to the profane, racial and misogynistic dialogue, to the gruesome bloodbath at the end. It was pure unapologetic entertainment and there was a general sense of communal gratification in its uninhibited consumption.

The reason why Tarantino's audience has increased is not because he has followed the current main stream movie aesthetics but because his oeuvre is so relentlessly un-PC which suggests that there is a big disconnect in the inclusive/hyper-sensitive culture the media likes to extol versus the hunger of audiences who seem to reject a certain “positive” representations of identity politics when it comes to their movies. As for critical success, its actually pretty divided if you read the pertinent ones rather than go by the Tomatometer. I agree that he is not totally loathed by them but it seems unlikely that he will ever win their unconditional love.

Movies set up an atmosphere, it transports you into another world by setting up a mood and theme. Its what we call an experience. You mentioned Malick who in my opinion goes several steps ahead of Tarantino in his hardcore approach to telling the story via image and sound rather than dialogue or character. In that sense he could be labeled the ultimate cinematic purist. As for Tarantino's style. I wouldn't call it hyper or busy. Its an amalgamation for sure going from long steady shots (start of Hateful Eight) to Kubrick inspired fixed frames (Most of Reservoir Dogs) to manic rapid cut (fight scenes in Kill Bill). Ultimately, Tarantino is a living breathing encyclopedia of movies, particularly from the 70's and 80's era. His stylistic choices change with the need of the scene which can be disconcerting to the perfectionist but manages to keep things fresh and interesting for most.

P.S. Will try watch the movies you mentioned in your post. Have heard good things about Sicario but somehow troubled by the use of a female protagonist in a role in which going by the synopsis and trailer, she is constantly being screwed over by the two other main male actors. Seems like another attempt of female emancipation in the guise of the all too hip victim-hood narrative.
 
just watched the last samurai: keep forgetting to watch this, this is great- simply amazing 9/10:


An American military advisor embraces the Samurai culture he was hired to destroy after he is captured in battle.
 
confused_amoeba said:
Ex Machina is one movie that has been stuck with me since the time it came out. Such dark, brilliant and understated sci-fi horror has not been created since Event Horizon.
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Reminds me of a darker more understated and brooding version of Blade Runner. Oscar Isaac is an amazing actor. You should check him in A Most Violent Year. Kills it.
 
Sherlock said:
No....I said the movie wasn't based on Mad Max in a different sentence.

The film was tripe because it wasn't something I liked. Agree the cinematography was good but that really shouldn't be the ultimate definition and conclusion of a movie when people call it "the best action film ever".

I say that even when I've watched the Gibson classics.

Give me The Revenant every day to Fury Road. Hell give me Sicario to Fury Road.

The redeeming feature was Imperator Furiosa's character, hence why I had an issue with title. They could've made a spin-off and renamed the movie after her tbh.
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You see, the internet has had a strange relationship with Fury Road. It started off as the best action film ever, and "this is what action films are all about" which then lead to the chorus of people hating on it and calling it mediocre and over rated. Recently people have stated saying it's the worst action film they've ever seen. Strange how it came full circle.

Never really understood the hype around it and why it was so highly rated. But to each his own.
 
Ironcat said:
The Martian.

Impressed with the details on the science side. Most of it made sense - though no idea how accurate. You could tell someone at NASA did cross the Ts and dot the Is before letting it out.

Terrible screenwriting, however. So mediocre/hackneyed the dialogue was that pretty much everyone had to overact to get anything out of it. There is little, if any, tension in this move, and the most tense moment of the movie is followed by an "assuming everything goes right" sentence. Didn't expect it coming from Ridley Scott.

Once you have seen the first 20 minutes of the movie, do the following. Pause it, take out a piece of paper, and write your best guess of what is going to happen at the end. Chances are, you have probably got it right.

They should have cut out the earth side of the movie entirely from the middle. Cast Away (Tom Hanks) had a powerful ending for that specific reason. They should have left Watney's struggles to themselves - as it is, the loneliness tone vanishes by the time you hit the 40-minute mark.

6/10
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Yeah but the entire premise would have shifted then. Remember the slogan of the movie is actually "Bring him home"
 
Sherlock said:
Streep is atleast watchable. Mirren just seems to act as if an Oscar is on the line and resorts to type and takes her Queen Elizabeth character to every other role.
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Completely agree.

Except about Streep. "at least watchable" is a bit unfair to someone who is at times described as one of the greatest actress of all time.
 
To those who haven't already done so, make sure you watch Spotlight.

And to those who have seen The Big Short, what did you think?
 
There was nothing decent to watch in the cinema a few days a go so went for Daddy's Home, it was rubbish but still very funny at times. I'd give it a 6/10
 
in_cutter said:
There is a Spanish movie called Sleep Tight with a very similiar conclusion. That movie is creepy.
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I downloaded that but couldn't find the subtitles for it :)) did find them for Wild Tales, that was brilliant; very few decent black comedy's out there but that was one of them.
 
finalfantasy7 said:
just watched the last samurai: keep forgetting to watch this, this is great- simply amazing 9/10:


An American military advisor embraces the Samurai culture he was hired to destroy after he is captured in battle.
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Truly epic movie, I need to watch it again; a friend had recommended it and I wasn't expecting it to be all that but was pleasantly surprised. Great performance from Cruise, I feel he is underrated and the guy has limited his versatility by starring in too many action movies in the 2000's.
 
in_cutter said:
The surprise of the yr for me was The Gift. Well directed by Joel Egerton who also starred in it.
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I really wanted to see that in the cinema but I went with a group of mates and was voted out because no one wanted to see a movie where some guy keeps leaving a gift at their doorstep and running away :))) Found it funny but I guess not they weren't a big fan of the psychological horror genre like me, I might download that today and watch it; hopefully there is a good quality copy out there now.
 
in_cutter said:
There is a Spanish movie called Sleep Tight with a very similiar conclusion. That movie is creepy.
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Have seen that. Very similar feel.

With The Gift, I especially enjoyed the idea that the ending leaves in the mind of the audience - that things need not be true, it's the effect of the poisonous seed of doubt that matters to most of us.
 
shaz619 said:
I really wanted to see that in the cinema but I went with a group of mates and was voted out because no one wanted to see a movie where some guy keeps leaving a gift at their doorstep and running away :))) Found it funny but I guess not they weren't a big fan of the psychological horror genre like me, I might download that today and watch it; hopefully there is a good quality copy out there now.
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Lol yeah, not one to watch with mates. Best enjoyed by yourself in a razai, with the sound of rain-drops outside, sipping chai and cake rusk.
 
shaz619 said:
There was nothing decent to watch in the cinema a few days a go so went for Daddy's Home, it was rubbish but still very funny at times. I'd give it a 6/10
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Ferrell/Wahlberg - must watch for me.
 
Saqs said:
Ferrell/Wahlberg - must watch for me.
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They had great chemistry though still, the movie itself could have been better but I never went in with high hopes. It's alright to check out with friends in the cinema when you're out and about, chilled out movie. If you've seen Get Hard, that was way better in comparison.
 
Saqs said:
Lol yeah, not one to watch with mates. Best enjoyed by yourself in a razai, with the sound of rain-drops outside, sipping chai and cake rusk.
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They wanted to watch that bollywood movie with salman khan in it, bhajranji or something like that; I knew it was critically acclaimed but I go why you want to watch a movie where a guy basically gives a girl a lift to Pakistan :))) never watched that just to get back at them. True I totally agree with you lmao it's actually raining heavily in the UK last few days and am in the razai to LOL only thing instead of the chai am going to be eating loads of fried food instead. I like to switch the lights off to but then whenever the scary bits are about to come on I sh!t myself and put them back on
 
Saqs said:
Have seen that. Very similar feel.

With The Gift, I especially enjoyed the idea that the ending leaves in the mind of the audience - that things need not be true, it's the effect of the poisonous seed of doubt that matters to most of us.
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Do you think he did it?
 
The Usual Suspects- Top top movie. "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist" :hafeez2

Guys can you suggest me any other similar movies and/or action/heist movies?
 
Na Maloom Afraad. Enjoyed it! I think Pakistan's cinema is on rise which is very good.
 
Saqs said:
Yeah but the entire premise would have shifted then. Remember the slogan of the movie is actually "Bring him home"
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They probably did that poster after seeing how the movie came out in the end. The guy was having too much fun at Mars to be wanting back.
 
Saqs said:
Completely agree.

Except about Streep. "at least watchable" is a bit unfair to someone who is at times described as one of the greatest actress of all time.
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The Streep reference was in a sarcastic tone tbh :))
 
Anfield said:
Na Maloom Afraad. Enjoyed it! I think Pakistan's cinema is on rise which is very good.
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Ugh dude, was on TV last weekend, family was watching it, thought they were watching some game show.

By the time I found out, it was over :(

Will try to catch it tomorrow, also need to watch Khuda Kay Liye (another Pakistani movie).

But yeah, Pakistani films have improved a lot over the past few years, increasing budgets for them has helped a lot.

Also can't wait for Manto be released, had a very dark trailer that I didn't expect from a Pakistani movie.
 
Belawal2014 said:
The Usual Suspects- Top top movie. "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist" :hafeez2

Guys can you suggest me any other similar movies and/or action/heist movies?
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Heat is the best heist movie of all time. First time that Pacino and Deniro appeared on screen together as well.
 
The Hateful Eight
9/10

Probably the most fun and least self-important Tarantino movie after kill Bill volume 1. Not as epic in scope and tone as inglorious and Django were but still pretty terrific with plenty of suspense. Extremely violent and absolutely lacking in any sympathetic primary characters but still funny as hell.

Accurately called as the western version of John carpenter's classic The Thing with Ennio Morricone composing. I would add Agatha Christie 's and then there were none as an inspiration too.

I liked the fact that the movie kept me guessing. Highly recommended!
 
Bone Tomahawk

First of all what an odd genre mix, western and horror. Now i have a soft spot for the modern westerns and i am generally indifferent to all but the very best horror films so this film had me stuck on the fence. The film itself is a classic slow burn but with quirky dialogue sprinkled throughout. When it came down to the horror scenes there was quite nasty stuff which should satisfy the gore junkies although the suspense wasn't really there. Its a bit to fresh in my mind for me to go over much more but i liked the film and its great to see Kurt Russell back kicking ass. Its probably the type of film that will divide most audiences but for me its a solid 7/10
 
Belawal2014 said:
The Usual Suspects- Top top movie. "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist" :hafeez2

Guys can you suggest me any other similar movies and/or action/heist movies?
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What did you like about The Usual Suspects? If you liked how the movie got the better of the audience for the most part, check out post # 13772 in this thread for suggestions.
 
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Concussion.

Thoroughly enjoyed it. Will Smith delivers his best performance since Ali.
 
The Abominable Bride.

Alright, a TV episode - but beats most movies even some of those on the nomination lists.

Once again, brilliant screenwriting and editing. Cumberbatch does not disappoint either. I thought the case was a little too weak/obvious, but they didn't need one TBH.

9/10
 
UP 8/10 - I finally watched it [MENTION=136108]Donal Cozzie[/MENTION] ! Another brilliant animated feature, although given the critical acclaim I was expecting it to be a little more enthralling. Maybe it's because I had seen the incredible Inside Out in Cinema last year, may have lead me to underrate UP
 
Saqs said:
Reminds me of a darker more understated and brooding version of Blade Runner. Oscar Isaac is an amazing actor. You should check him in A Most Violent Year. Kills it.
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I agree, very subtle acting. Almost Pacino-ish. Though I loved him more in Ex Machina. My favorite new actor.
 
confused_amoeba said:
I agree, very subtle acting. Almost Pacino-ish. Though I loved him more in Ex Machina. My favorite new actor.
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I couldn't help compare Isaac in the Most Violent Year with Pacino in Godfather II. Though I think the story lacked the requisite family drama needed for any memorable mafia movie.
 
The Nightmare

Documentary/horror film exploring the phenomenon of Sleep Paralysis through the eyes of eight very different people.

It was interesting especially as I have experienced this many times.
 
The revanant 8.5/10

This movie is beautiful, if dicaprio doesn't win an Oscar then I'm quitting this forums!
 
[MENTION=139150]aliasad1998[/MENTION]

Lol. Watched 'The Departed' on the same day, but in my case for the first time. Didn't expect it to have such a broad cast of famous and sublime actors.
 
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in_cutter said:
The Nightmare

Documentary/horror film exploring the phenomenon of Sleep Paralysis through the eyes of eight very different people.

It was interesting especially as I have experienced this many times.
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Tell me more. Link to this? Need to check this out.
 
confused_amoeba said:
I couldn't help compare Isaac in the Most Violent Year with Pacino in Godfather II. Though I think the story lacked the requisite family drama needed for any memorable mafia movie.
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Yeap the similarities are definitely there especially in his conversations with the wife.
 
Syed2015 said:
[MENTION=139150]aliasad1998[/MENTION]

Lol. Watched 'The Departed' on the same day, but in my case for the first time. Didn't expect it to have such a broad cast of famous and sublime actors.
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what a movie though
 
Guys watch airplane. Perhaps the greatest comedy ever, better than that Adam Sandler rubbish
 
The Revenant, 8.5/10

The film captivates you from the beginning and creates an aura on the screen. Film does not has much dialogue but it does has a lot of action and thrill.
Screenplay or story is not that good but the execution of the idea and direction could not be better.
 
tangerine

not bad, kinda funny, and i appreciated its originality in the way it kind of humanized the 'ghetto', avoiding cliche and with use of subtle humour and idiosyncrasy creating a feeling that is a world apart from a film such as 'friday'.
 
For those interested in Pakistani movies, watch Na Maloon Afraad and the recently released Ho Mann Jahaan.

Pakistani cinema is headed in one direction! UP UP UP
 
leatherface58 said:
The Hateful Eight
9/10

Probably the most fun and least self-important Tarantino movie after kill Bill volume 1. Not as epic in scope and tone as inglorious and Django were but still pretty terrific with plenty of suspense. Extremely violent and absolutely lacking in any sympathetic primary characters but still funny as hell.

Accurately called as the western version of John carpenter's classic The Thing with Ennio Morricone composing. I would add Agatha Christie 's and then there were none as an inspiration too.

I liked the fact that the movie kept me guessing. Highly recommended!
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Must be really good, Leathers doesn't give 9's so easily hehe
 
Sarfarazian92 said:
For those interested in Pakistani movies, watch Na Maloon Afraad and the recently released Ho Mann Jahaan.

Pakistani cinema is headed in one direction! UP UP UP
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what is it about? and i've been looking forward to the release of SHAH in the UK but am not sure they will be able to
 
Na Maloom Afraad is about 3 lower-middle class individuals in Karachi, all who have financial problems and need money in a hurry. They devise a plan and commit illegal activities to earn a lot of money in a very short amount of time. Great Comedy Must Watch.

Ho Mann Jahaan is about 3 IBA(IBA is the finest business school in PAK) students in Karachi who are best friends and who share a passion for music and want to form a successful band rather than work the 9-5 jobs their parents want them to do just because "Log kia kahein ge". There friendship faces several challenges and so does their desire to become musicians. This movie basically tackles a social issue in Pakistani society and depicts the lives of those people who choose to become artists.

Concerning Shah, I too haven't watched it but I've heard a lot of good things about it. This wasn't a big budget movie nor did it include any famous names so I doubt that it's gonna be screened overseas.
 
Another Big Win for "Mad Max: Fury Road"
http://www.mannythemovieguy.com/index.php?entry=entry160106-181229

The Florida Film Critics Circle has announced its winners and George Miller's "Mad Max: Fury Road" was the big winner taking home the Best Picture of the year award. It's kind of interesting that during the nomination phase, "Todd Haynes’ Carol lead the way with eight nominations to Mad Max’s seven. After the final votes came in for the 2015 Florida Film Critics Circle Awards, in a surprise turn, Fury Road walked away with four trophies and Carol one."

Even awards darling, Tom McCarthy's "Spotlight," must settle for the runner-up title.

Here's the complete list of winners:

BEST PICTURE:
MAD MAX: FURY ROAD
Runner-Up: Spotlight

BEST DIRECTOR:
GEORGE MILLER – MAD MAX: FURY ROAD
Runner-Up: Todd Haynes – Carol

BEST ACTOR:
PAUL DANO – LOVE & MERCY
Runner-Up: Leonardo DiCaprio – The Revenant

BEST ACTRESS:
BRIE LARSON – ROOM
Runner-Up: Charlotte Rampling – 45 Years

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:
OSCAR ISAAC – EX MACHINA
Runner-Up: Michael Shannon – 99 Homes

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:
KRISTEN STEWART – CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA
Runner-Up: Jennifer Jason Leigh – The Hateful Eight

BEST ENSEMBLE:
SPOTLIGHT
Runner Up: Tangerine

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY:
SPOTLIGHT (Tom McCarthy and Josh Singer)
Runner Up: Mistress America (Noah Baumbach, Greta Gerwig)

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY:
THE BIG SHORT (Charles Randolph and Adam McKay)
Runner Up: Carol (Phyllis Nagy)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY:
MAD MAX: FURY ROAD (John Seale)
Runner Up: Carol (Edward Lachman)

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS:
MAD MAX: FURY ROAD
Runner Up: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

BEST ART DIRECTION/PRODUCTION DESIGN:
CAROL
Runner Up: Mad Max: Fury Road

BEST SCORE:
LOVE & MERCY
Runner Up: Carol

BEST DOCUMENTARY:
AMY
Runner Up: Heart of a Dog

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM:
THE ASSASSIN
Runner Up: Mommy

BEST ANIMATED FILM:
INSIDE OUT
Runner Up: Anomalisa

PAULINE KAEL BREAKOUT AWARD:
DAISY RIDLEY – STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS
Runner Up: Alicia Vikander: Ex Machina and The Danish Girl
 
The League of extraordinary Gentlemen

Renowned adventurer Allan Quatermain leads a team of extraordinary figures with legendary powers to battle the technological terror of a madman known as "The Fantom." This "League" comprises seafarer/inventor Captain Nemo, vampiress Mina Harker, an invisible man named Rodney Skinner, American secret service agent Tom Sawyer, the ageless and invincible Dorian Gray, and the dangerous split personality of Dr. Jekyll/Mr.

6.5 / 10
 
Unfinished Business. Comedy starring Vince Vaughn.

Easy to watch, some funny scenes with Vaughn in good form.
 
Over the holidays, I watched:
The Revenant
Creed
Bridge of Spies
The Force Awakens

I think Creed was the best one of them all.
 
Quentin Tarantinos new film is coming out called Hateful Eight which is based on a Western genre this time.

I am planning to see it on Sunday, hopefully it will be decent like his last film.
 
90MPH said:
Quentin Tarantinos new film is coming out called Hateful Eight which is based on a Western genre this time.

I am planning to see it on Sunday, hopefully it will be decent like his last film.
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Forgot to mention I saw that as well a week ago. Brilliant, of course. I still rank Creed higher than the Hateful Eight though.

Samuel L jackson is kickass in it by the way.
 
Stewie said:
Forgot to mention I saw that as well a week ago. Brilliant, of course. I still rank Creed higher than the Hateful Eight though.

Samuel L jackson is kickass in it by the way.
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Ok kool, looking forward to it.
 
The Hateful Eight: 9/10

Loved it! I was hooked from beginning to end. Be prepared for a lot of long dialogue scenes & gore. The acting was top notch throughout.
 
Last time I've been cinema was a year and a half ago, I'm slacking when it comes to movies.
 
Anyone here who sees romcoms, I rarely see them but I need to appear well versed in that genre.

Any suggestions for some really good romcom titles?
 
The revenant

7.5/10

Quite a good movie. Enjoyed the acting of tom hardy more than leonardo de caprio's. Tom hardy is imo among the top hollywood actors right now.
 
The Prestige.

I enjoyed it, and Mrs Robert and I discussed it at length.

Lacked an emotional connection for me, like most of Nolan's work.
 
Robert said:
The Prestige.

I enjoyed it, and Mrs Robert and I discussed it at length.

Lacked an emotional connection for me, like most of Nolan's work.
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Did you see the twist coming in at the end? :)) Great movie. Hugh Jackmans performance in that movie is my favourite, even more then the X-Men stuff.
 
shaz619 said:
Did you see the twist coming in at the end? :)) Great movie. Hugh Jackmans performance in that movie is my favourite, even more then the X-Men stuff.
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The one about copies being made of Jackman or the one of Bale being
twins?

Predicted the first one but not the second.
 
Robert said:
The one about copies being made of Jackman or the one of Bale being
twins?

Predicted the first one but not the second.
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The second one in the spoiler; I thought it was really clever, caught me off guard. Was expecting some kind of sorcery
 
Robert said:
Very much so for me too. In terms of looking great but not invoking much emotion I'm thinking more about the Bat films and Inception.
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I enjoyed Inception the least. Dream within a dream, within and within and within....... It looks great but does not feel great.
 
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