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I'm gonna go see Of Time and the City tomorrow.
I love documentaries.
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I just finished watching "Let the Right One In," which is a recently released Swedish vampire film. Yes, I know. A Swedish vampire movie called "Let the Right One In."

I'm not a huge vampire fan, or much of a horror fan in general, so I wasn't really expecting to like it much. Thankfully, I was pleasantly surprised. I would even go as far as to say it's the best movie I've seen this year. Of course, Oscar season is just beginning, so I'm sure there will be plenty of competition for that title. But it really was a great little movie.

The film had a very "European" feel, with relatively slow pacing and a contemplative atmosphere--which, of course, allowed the tension to build for excruciating lengths of time. The cinematography was also very European, with bland colors and long still takes--which is actually a style I'm very fond of, so it contributed to my enjoyment. But probably the best part of the film was how the vampire elements, believe it or not, actually took a backseat to drama and character development. More unsettling than the scenes of violence themselves was how effortlessly the bloody horror was juxtaposed with touching romance, and genuine tragedy--and there was even room for some great scenes of black humor, too.

Overall, I wouldn't really classify it as a vampire movie, or even a horror movie. It was really just a dark, perverse love story, and a very good one at that.


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Just finished the Simpsons movie.. I still like it but i dont think some of the stuff will stand the test of time, and i dont think its anything special compared to the normal episodes. Also, all of the clever animation just takes away from the experience, it didnt feel like the simpsons to me..


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quote:
Originally posted by Orphic Okapi
I just finished watching "Let the Right One In," which is a recently released Swedish vampire film. Yes, I know. A Swedish vampire movie called "Let the Right One In."

I'm not a huge vampire fan, or much of a horror fan in general, so I wasn't really expecting to like it much. Thankfully, I was pleasantly surprised. I would even go as far as to say it's the best movie I've seen this year. Of course, Oscar season is just beginning, so I'm sure there will be plenty of competition for that title. But it really was a great little movie.

The film had a very "European" feel, with relatively slow pacing and a contemplative atmosphere--which, of course, allowed the tension to build for excruciating lengths of time. The cinematography was also very European, with bland colors and long still takes--which is actually a style I'm very fond of, so it contributed to my enjoyment. But probably the best part of the film was how the vampire elements, believe it or not, actually took a backseat to drama and character development. More unsettling than the scenes of violence themselves was how effortlessly the bloody horror was juxtaposed with touching romance, and genuine tragedy--and there was even room for some great scenes of black humor, too.

Overall, I wouldn't really classify it as a vampire movie, or even a horror movie. It was really just a dark, perverse love story, and a very good one at that.


Sasw the trailer to this a while ago. Really want to see it. I've heard its amazing.
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Sasw the trailer to this a while ago. Really want to see it. I've heard its amazing.


If you get the chance, take it. Unfortunately, getting the chance won't be easy; it's mostly playing in art house theaters right now, with no imminent DVD release. I caught it mostly by good fortune.

Of course, if you can't find it anywhere, I'm sure you could see it through, uh, less legal methods. I usually try to justify this in my head by thinking, "If it's a good movie, I'll buy the DVD when it's released; if it's a bad movie, the filmmakers don't deserve my money anyway." Which is not a good way to think and justifying crime is bad and I should leave now before the good people give me the telling-off I deserve. Sorry!


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I watched 'The Mist' for the time the other day..... the ending SUCKS!!!


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Heh . . . I didn't actually see the movie, but I heard about the ending. Some people actually liked it, I think, but from the description I heard it seemed kind of pointless and tacked on.


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I didn't hear exactly what happens, but I got the impression people were a bit unhappy with the ending.


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Well, I wasn't planning on ever watching it, so I didn't really care about having the ending spoiled for me. If you don't mind either, the plot summary on Wikipedia gives the ending away.


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Oh, I'm watch a ton of movies today....Penelope, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving, Enchanted. Yep, I'm sick and on the couch. I think my eyes shall glaze over soon.


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Cloverfield ...has anyone seen it too?


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quote:
Originally posted by Evey
Cloverfield ...has anyone seen it too?


Nooo, I havent seen it, but all my friends went to see it when it came out... and they didnt invite me. They're mean friends.... but isnt it a scary movie? I dont like scary movies, so maybe thats why i wasnt invited...
Anyways!! My mother made me watch 'Oliver!' with her yesterday... she loovesss musicals. I kept laughing the whole time because the kid sounded like a girl... kind of looked like one too. pfft.

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I haven't seen it, but I'd like to. It sounds very good.


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My Review: 誰も知らない (Dare mo Shiranai / Nobody Knows)

Fans of "Grave of the Fireflies" should look into this one.

The director has coaxed the best performance out of children I have ever seen, particularly the lead character. That alone would make it an impressive film. It also chooses to elicit sadness from the viewer (like Grave of the Fireflies) rather than force it on them (like, say, Saikano). Barely a tear is shed on-screen.

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quote:
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Cloverfield ...has anyone seen it too?


I saw it in theaters. it was pretty good, id probably give it a 7 / 10. Kinda had a really similar feel to it as Children of Men (Which i though was an excellent movie, besides the ending, its a must see) The big difference was the first person perspective thing, kinda cool, made the movie, thats for sure, or else it woulda just been another godzilla. Definitely not a horror film by any means, hardly a thriller. more an action drama.



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My Review: 誰も知らない (Dare mo Shiranai / Nobody Knows)

Fans of "Grave of the Fireflies" should look into this one.

The director has coaxed the best performance out of children I have ever seen, particularly the lead character. That alone would make it an impressive film. It also chooses to elicit sadness from the viewer (like Grave of the Fireflies) rather than force it on them (like, say, Saikano). Barely a tear is shed on-screen.



That sounds really cool Theowe!!
i'd definitely give that a view, but one question, is there an english version? (sub or dub)


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You can get a region 1 DVD with English subtitles, Japanese language.
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Saw Straw Dogs in a lecture the other day. Theres a reason it was banned in the UK for over 20yrs. Very disturbing film. Not sure if I liked it.

Made for a good discussion after the showing though.
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quote:
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quote:
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Cloverfield ...has anyone seen it too?


Nooo, I havent seen it, but all my friends went to see it when it came out... and they didnt invite me. They're mean friends.... but isnt it a scary movie? I dont like scary movies, so maybe thats why i wasnt invited...
Anyways!! My mother made me watch 'Oliver!' with her yesterday... she loovesss musicals. I kept laughing the whole time because the kid sounded like a girl... kind of looked like one too. pfft.


shame on your friends for not inviting u ...but,yeah,it is a bit scary,especially if u don´t like creatures killing people...but on the other hand it´s quite interesting,but I rather nit tell u why,u better go and see it yourself)


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I haven't seen it, but I'd like to. It sounds very good.

so go and see it) ...I´m sure u won´t regret it)


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Watched a movie called 'Tony Takitani' the other nite, meh! really boooooring... I just watched it because it was japanese


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