Movie What's the last movie you saw? (4)

[750mlPump]

Late Spring

My 3rd Ozu, and possibly my favourite. It's a more straight forward narrative, but similar to the later An Autumn Afternoon, focuses on the painful separation of a father and daughter due to the cultural forces of society at play.

Ozu is interesting, in that he appears proto-feminist (although Ozu seems slightly more preoccupied with the fathers 'sacrifice') and aware of the creeping American cultural influence, as well as modernisation.

Although I must admit, I cant help but laugh at how pathetic men seem to be in the sense that they apparently cant look after themselves. That's what happens when you segregate gender roles.

This film has some truly beautiful moments, the character of Noriko seems better developed than in some other Noriko films. Is it better than Tokyo Story? I honestly dont know, its hard to rank Ozu.

9.5/10

Late Spring is brilliant. It really effectively conveys the fear of the life that one is living coming to an end.
The speech Noriko's father gives after Noriko expresses that her greatest happiness is to remain with him, and asks why things cannot remain as they are, is the highlight. What he says about happiness not always being a gratification that is immediate, or something that is given to us, but is something that must be fought for, are words that ring true. The journey that one must take in order to become truly happy gives the realization of that goal its value.

I'm assuming you haven't seen Early Summer so that should be your next Ozu. It's the second in his Noriko trilogy (Late Spring Early Spring, Tokyo Story) and whilst Late Spring focussed more on the philosophy regarding taking control of one's life and creating one's own happiness, Early Summer shows this happiness in action. It's definitely worth a look.

 

[JuddsABlue]

watched Burt Wonderstone just now, went in with low expectations

Its a movie 99% of people who like movies will hate but I enjoyed it. It'll mean something to people who are aware of people like Chris Angel and have seen their shows etc (I've seen Chris Angel live and it was terrible) plus I've been to Vegas a few times and love the place so I enjoyed the scenery

So yeah the pisstaking of 'new age' magic I enjoyed, while the jokes didnt really get an LOL I enjoyed them inside, but you need to be able to swallow the bad ones and move on.

5/10, Olivia Wilde is hawt though

 

[djrossie16]

Performance aka A Late Quartet (2012) - Bit under the radar this film and as good to watch as a many of the oscar contenders. Simply a great character acting film. The story is okay but the performances are what makes it a great watch. Phillip Seymour Hoffman is definitely a top 3 actor right now. Just is splendid to watch when he has a role like this. The other performance that stood out for me was from Imogen Poots (nice name) who plays the sultry daughter. 8/10

 

[The Dice Man]

City of God

Cant believe I waited so long to see such a masterpiece of a film. 10/10

 

[TheGreatBambino]

The Great Escape (1963), never seen it before, watched it 3 times on the weekend, what a movie.

 

[Catfish Alley]

The Great Escape (1963), never seen it before, watched it 3 times on the weekend, what a movie.

Cool! I'm envious that you got to experience that for the first time. One of my favourites.

 

[UpForGrabs]

The Great Escape (1963), never seen it before, watched it 3 times on the weekend, what a movie.

Great film. One of my favourite pre-70s films.

 

[Roobs321]

Late Spring is brilliant. It really effectively conveys the fear of the life that one is living coming to an end.
The speech Noriko's father gives after Noriko expresses that her greatest happiness is to remain with him, and asks why things cannot remain as they are, is the highlight. What he says about happiness not always being a gratification that is immediate, or something that is given to us, but is something that must be fought for, are words that ring true. The journey that one must take in order to become truly happy gives the realization of that goal its value.

I'm assuming you haven't seen Early Summer so that should be your next Ozu. It's the second in his Noriko trilogy (Late Spring Early Spring, Tokyo Story) and whilst Late Spring focussed more on the philosophy regarding taking control of one's life and creating one's own happiness, Early Summer shows this happiness in action. It's definitely worth a look.

I've been meaning to see it for quite a while, just havent had the opportunity. It is the next Ozu I plan to see.

 

[NSWCROW]

OZ the whatever.

5/10

10/10 for the three wearing the dresses-

Weisz 9
Kunis 7.5 / minus 59357523752878757138 after her " blossoming "
Williams 6.5

Movie 7
Expected less , Franco hams the shit out of it , couple of funny lines , visually brilliant ( aren't they all these days )
Did Zah Braff die halfway through making this or something , was all set for Finley to get on a comedic roll but he just lost his mojo

 

[charcoalchicken]

Hanna - 5/10

Thought it was pretty boor TBH decent soundtrack though

 

[Wallaby]

I saw Quartet (yeah, I'm old, I like classical music, and Tom Courtenay).

It was sweet, wry, pleasant, mildly humorous, more predictable than an episode of Masterchef, and instantly forgettable.

It could have been good (I'd like to see the play it was based on) - but I don't think I've seen a movie that had less impact - either positively or negatively. Rather like One Day cricket...................

 

[djrossie16]

I saw Quartet (yeah, I'm old, I like classical music, and Tom Courtenay).

It was sweet, wry, pleasant, mildly humorous, more predictable than an episode of Masterchef, and instantly forgettable.

It could have been good (I'd like to see the play it was based on) - but I don't think I've seen a movie that had less impact - either positively or negatively. Rather like One Day cricket...................

Yeah saw that at the cinema recently very mild affair. Have you seen the other Quartet movie Performance? (aka A Late Quartet). You might like that better.

 

[CLUBMEDhurst]

Attempted to watch "The Expendables" on the teev last night, but I'd become nauseous every time I looked at Sly's face.

The "acting" and dialogue were deplorable. From what I saw 2/10

 

[Gasometer]

Weisz 9
Kunis 7.5 / minus 59357523752878757138 after her " blossoming "
Williams 6.5

Movie 7
Expected less , Franco hams the shit out of it , couple of funny lines , visually brilliant ( aren't they all these days )
Did Zah Braff die halfway through making this or something , was all set for Finley to get on a comedic roll but he just lost his mojo

What is after the blossoming mean?

 

[JimDocker]

I flew to Sydney and back over the last few days and saw 3 movies in flight.

Argo - I have heard contrasting reports on this movie. I really enjoyed it. Very tense thriller, with a few laughs too. John Goodman and Alan Arkin have smallish roles, but enough to show that they were having a great time making the movie. 8.5/10

To Rome With Love - I feel a bit let down by this. A friend of mine said that they liked it more than Midnight in Paris which I loved so maybe my hopes were too high. It is a slightly below average Woody Allen movie. Ok, but does not reach the great heights that he is capable of. 6.5/10

Bernie - Jack Black is magnificent in this black comedy. The direction by Richard Linklater is fantastic with the blending of real people from Carthage, (the town where the real life events took place) and actors. Loved it from start to finish. 9/10

 

[NSWCROW]

What is after the blossoming mean?

her " transformation "

 

[Warsaw]

Oz the Great and the Powerful

Pretty great popcorn flick. Felt like a kid watching it, and that was okay.

Ain't a lot of depth here, and it's all pretty much a variation of different stuff you've seen before but it's done well. Had the cinema to ourselves which allowed for some great observational humour about the film which probably is why I like it more than I should.

Strong 7.5/10

 

[Atavistic]

Just watched the 1st Evil Dead movie on YouTube for the first time since the 80s. It's superb.

 

[Roobs321]

I flew to Sydney and back over the last few days and saw 3 movies in flight.


Bernie - Jack Black is magnificent in this black comedy. The direction by Richard Linklater is fantastic with the blending of real people from Carthage, (the town where the real life events took place) and actors. Loved it from start to finish. 9/10

Bernie is a real gem, it will be a cult hit imo.

 

[djrossie16]

Sweet Jane (1998) - Joseph Gordon-Levitt has definitely put out some great performances throughout his career. This is probably his fist really standout one. Samantha Mathis is also solid. Unfortunately the story isn't as compelling but the two performances make it watchable and it has a strong finish. 6.5/10

 

[flight23]

Bernie is a real gem, it will be a cult hit imo.

Matthew McConaughey is so funny in that movie,

"Les Miserables"

"it's pronounced Lay-miz-eral"

"ohh is it just?"

 

[getthefooty]

V for Vendetta
A bit of fun, but lots of flaws. Portman was pretty awful.
6/10.

 

[The Dice Man]

Revolver.. Was travelling an ok cliched path till midway and it lost me. Just a nothing film. 4/10

 

[Grogg]

Matthew McConaughey is so funny in that movie,

"Les Miserables"

"it's pronounced Lay-miz-eral"

"ohh is it just?"

****ing massive lol when he's talking about "the closet gays" and next shot Linklater cuts to the mounted cod with the enormous mouth.

Great movie

 

[djrossie16]

The Imposter (2012) - Very intriguing often comical documentary. Not far of mockumentary because some of the individuals in it are that surreal and bizarre. I think the actual story and the characters are greater than the actual documentary as a production. Really took off for me in the second half when the family's alleged "ulterior motive" was revealed. 7.5/10