Last Film You Watched

[dholliday]

Oh, I dunno - Them Godzilla films from when I were a nipper would lose some of their charm if I watched subtitled versions.

I guess each to their own taste, innit x most of my friends and family watch dubbed too...most people just can't be arsed with subs...fair enough, like

 

[TheAlmightyFloater]

Totally agree, saw it today and was left scratching my head thinking what was the story.

Watched whiplash last night and OK it's a decent film but not my cup of tea.

I know right?

The Mrs & I spent the whole time trying to guess what the big twist would be and were both fairly disappointed in the... tameness of the ending?

 

[Zatara]

Das experiment is pretty good as well.

Children of Men first has an astonishing concept, one that i'd think about a lot as a sci-fi nut anyway: what if no children are born anymore due to global infertility? Then it made me like Clive Owen, who I'm normally not keen on. His character is one of my favourite heroes now. It also had excellent characterisation (and expert acting) from everyone else, even Michael Caine was good. Realistic script, action and hugely-immersive camera work. Great audio, and an ending which makes you hope despite everything. Also check out London: they did an excellent job in imagining what it might look like if the next 20 years are going to a slow hell.

Also, it's more of a chase film rather than hardcore science fiction, but in this case it works pitch-perfectly. Breathtaking at times.


Cypher started off interesting, up to the point he is awake & aware during that presentation. After that it loses its thread and ends up being a cliched love story. Just very boring, unfortunately. Splice from the same director was also a 3/10 which started off well but then just went teenage-fantasy silly. His Cube is a classic, tho'.





Goodbye Lenin is great! Just the right blend of comedy & drama.

How would you rate those you've seen, mate? Downfall is top 50 for me, a very strong 8/10. Cargo is my number 1 worst film of all time. A rare and fully-deserved 1/10. I've seen better DIY movies on youtube.

As Coylb says Das Boot is essential, and as with any non-English film also essential to watch in original language with subs.

I'd also recommend:

- Das Experiment - engaging exciting thriller...real riproaring stuff!
- Hell - thriller based on a sci-fi concept: what if the sun became too strong for normal living? it loses its way in the second half but is still decent
- Die Wand - another one loosely based on a sci-fi concept but is actually an existentialist soliloquy lament, meaning the main character talks a lot about whether she's alive and how she must be because she has the same memories as trees. Very nicely shot, and interesting for those learning German and into that kind of stuff...but potentially very boring too, depending on your mood.
- Herr Lehmann - authentic comedy drama with a really likeable turn by the main actor.
- 23 - not the Jim Carrey film: this German film is an accurate and true-story tale of Berlin hackers in the 80's selling information to the Soviets. Really good.
- Momo - they never synchronised the audio properly so even in its original German some actors' dubs are way off. But Momo herself is really her. This is from the same writer as Never-ending Story so has similar twee but fantastic elements. Watch with your kids
- Requiem - personally I prefer the horror elements of the American version The Exorcism of Emily Rose, but both are worth seeing, especially as both have outstanding actress performances as the poor girl. The German version of this true story is far more faithful, and thus potentially more interesting for you.





Have to respectfully disagree. 4/10 bore-off for me.




You're right, there's been next to nothing interesting in telly-land for international audiences. Exception: Tatort. Police procedural. Very gritty and well-acted. They're all one-off stories and they're based all over Germany/Austria/Swiss with different main characters. I'd recommend as first watch: Die Ballade von Cenk und Valerie.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2337411/

I'm sure you can find English subs online for it. It has a memorable main goodie & baddie...proper thrilling drama!

 

[evertoniandy]

Up

Best. Film. Ever.

Didn't cry during the early scene, but at the end during the presentation.

 

[millsy]

Just watched burying the ex as I had a spare hour and a half. Good idea but the script did not do it justice. Although the brunette was cute.

 

[ijjysmith]

 

[N.S.N.O.]

The Drop

Very good movie....Gandolfini's last movie....hadn't seen the actress before, but impressed with her....

 

[ste d' indica]

Dubbing should be against the law.

Unless you're a reggae producer obviously.

 

[Philw]

Excellent film !!

Remember seeing the psoter/trailer for that ages ago and wondering if it was ones of those where the film was a big let down in comparison. Will have to check ti out.

 

[coollino]

Watched Fear Itself yesterday, a horror film documentary about the way the films minipulate you/your mind, on iPlayer only, was very like The Story of Film and very well put together

 

[Philw]

Saw The Martian last night. Really good. @Bizarro was great in it, some good laughs along the way as he has a little joke at his predicament. Reminded me a little bit of his character in Good Will Hunting (cocky genius), but not as extreme and less of a dick. Defo recommended.

 

[Tooley1878]

Best Horror film People ??

Anything new out that's good? Always watch one Halloween night.. Not Just like but make a big thing of it that night as its the only night the wife will watch one...

Watched Babadook lst year.. what a load of [Poor language removed]! Tried to hard in my opinion..

 

[dholliday]

Best Horror film People ??

Anything new out that's good? Always watch one Halloween night.. Not Just like but make a big thing of it that night as its the only night the wife will watch one...

Watched Babadook lst year.. what a load of [Poor language removed]! Tried to hard in my opinion..

Babadook was quite clever but nothing amazing, similar concept to Hitchcock's The Birds. 6/10 worth a watch in my book.

My personal favourites:

Paranormal Activity series (part 4 is the only dud...the rest are great, 1st one is scariest film ever)
REC 1 & 2 (best zombie films...watch in original Spanish with subs...avoid parts 3 & 4)
Interview with the Vampire (one of the very best book-to-film adaptations, makes you thirsty for blood)
Bram Stoker's Dracula (also great adaptation, makes you thirsty for Winona Ryder)

others which were really good:

Dog Soldiers (favourite comedy-horror this)
Open Water (utterly terrifying...not supernatural, tho')
Altered States (mix of sci-fi & horror...not scary but still powerful)
The Shining (slightly overrated, not scary...but still an engaging watch)
Rosemary's Baby (you feel so utterly helpless for the woman...horrific)
Blair Witch Project (finally saw this for the first time recently...a classic)
As Above, So Below (set in those underground Parisian catacombs...very atmospheric)

 

[Tooley1878]

Babadook was quite clever but nothing amazing, similar concept to Hitchcock's The Birds. 6/10 worth a watch in my book.

My personal favourites:

Paranormal Activity series (part 4 is the only dud...the rest are great, 1st one is scariest film ever)
REC 1 & 2 (best zombie films...watch in original Spanish with subs...avoid parts 3 & 4)
Interview with the Vampire (one of the very best book-to-film adaptations, makes you thirsty for blood)
Bram Stoker's Dracula (also great adaptation, makes you thirsty for Winona Ryder)

others which were really good:

Dog Soldiers (favourite comedy-horror this)
Open Water (utterly terrifying...not supernatural, tho')
Altered States (mix of sci-fi & horror...not scary but still powerful)
The Shining (slightly overrated, not scary...but still an engaging watch)
Rosemary's Baby (you feel so utterly helpless for the woman...horrific)
Blair Witch Project (finally saw this for the first time recently...a classic)
As Above, So Below (set in those underground Parisian catacombs...very atmospheric)

Thanks mate!

Agree with everything there.. the Shining annoy's me the praise it gets.. very average.. Might get her to watch Altered Shades.. sounds good !

 

[dholliday]

watched Fight Club last night for only the 2nd time, first time were abt 15 year ago when it first came out.

Still a very strong 9/10! Whereas The Game lost a bit of power on second viewing Fight Club seems to gain. Very clever and still relevant. Beautifully played by all the cast. The flashy bits of direction sometimes remind of Danny Boyle but it's not offputting. My better half wasn't as impressed, she fell asleep shortly after the big reveal...maybe it's more of a man's film.


Speaking of films that appeal to a certain gender, we went through Almodóvar's Volver the other night...to me it was just a bunch of women hiding stuff from each other and bitching about bad men, but her indoors liked it much better...so i guess that's one to watch with your lady when it's her turn to choose.