10/10
3.5 hours of motion picture history. I liked just about everything in this movie, although he could probably cut 5 minutes of crying farmers but the rest is done superbly. All the characters are done very well and the scenes with Yohei and Kikuchiyo are lovely :D

Shauni

4077 Posts

August 29 2010 12:04 GMT

#1042

On August 05 2010 08:07 TuElite wrote:
Hey,

I just got done watching Noriko no shokutaku or "Noriko's Dinner Table" a Japanese movie released in 2005, directed and written by Sion Sono. The movie is a prequel to another cult film directed and written by the same guy that was released in 2002, Suicide Club. You do not need to have seen Suicide Club to fully enjoy and understand this film. I though Suicide Club was an awful and garbage movie and would have never expected this one to be as phenomenal as it is. Noriko's Dinner Table is classified as a Drama/Horror movie and here is the plot synopsis :

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Now the reason I'm sharing this movie with ya'll fine folks is because it's one of the most deep, interesting and original movie I've ever seen. I've been watching pretty close to at least one movie everyday since 6 years now... Very few movies had a deep impact on me, be it emotionally or intellectually. This movie definitely challenged me intellectually, it is so deep and profound on so many levels, psychologically, philosophically, religiously, it reflects on existence, the role or purpose of individuals, life and society. There's so many metaphorical meanings, subtilities and symbols and it's all backed by an original, interesting character driven story. The movie is divided into chapters, one for each of the main characters. And thus the viewer can achieve what the characters themselves can't: understand other people's motives and feelings. That to me was impressive. And I figured since the people on this board apparently loves real content and meaningful stuff, I'd share it here.

I agree with you, this movie is Sono's best and probably one of my all time favourites, but I doubt people on this board loves real content and meaningful films. That's just not true. They might think they do, but still go enjoy the latest blockbuster every month on cinema. Most people would find Noriko's Dinner Table boring or slow.

oN_Silva

197 Posts

August 29 2010 12:09 GMT

#1043

On June 24 2010 15:15 condoriano wrote:

Popular French movies started to lack depth years ago, I'm not sure what it is. Easy to watch though which is a plus. And Ludivine Sagnier was absolutely smoking hot.

as always xD
i love her.
always remembers me to my time with living with a french family in montpellier & having a guest sister quite simulare to her... was amazing xD

i tried to watch all her movies but sometimes its not possible because hard to find. but theres one i REALLY want to see. # Little Lili (2003) .... Emilier Novacki, dite Lili
... aka "La petite Lili" - France (original title)

if u ever happen to get that...

Manit0u

Poland17727 Posts

August 29 2010 21:21 GMT

#1044

Rather boring... 3.5/10, 3.5 is for a good idea which was poorly done and concluded.

Nal_rAwr

United States2611 Posts

August 31 2010 19:20 GMT

#1045

saw dozens of movies this past summer, here are some good ones i've seen

The Lookout
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The Truman Show

Adventureland

American History X
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HwangjaeTerran

Finland5967 Posts

September 02 2010 22:08 GMT

#1046

On August 29 2010 20:47 REDBLUEGREEN wrote:
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Watch Rashomon and Yojimbo and you´ll already be giving 11 to 12 out of 10.
Kurosawa is the best director of all time...

I just watched Old Boy with my mate....
Simply incredible, I have seen most of the imdb top 250 and that movie deserves so much higher position... I´d say it´s one of those movies everyone HAS to see.

And AFTER.LIFE
...not so good, a bit too slow movie IMO( although Old Boy felt like 1000 times slower but it was just so good) Liam Neeson and Ricci were both pretty good in this so wouldn´t call it total crap.

Because I´m sick and can´t apparently sleep I just watched Nausicaa....and well what can I say.
Miyazakis best of all I´ve seen so far and they are all excellent O.o

Nal_rAwr

United States2611 Posts

September 05 2010 05:25 GMT

#1047

just saw edward scissorhands, i don't get this

the old woman was winona ryder right?

if they were in love and edward was still alive how come they never saw eachother after the day edward killed the dude

ending was bad i think

Kamais_Ookin

Canada4218 Posts

September 05 2010 07:44 GMT

#1048

On September 03 2010 07:08 HwangjaeTerran wrote:

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I second the 11/12 out of 10 for those 2 movies, it's great.

Toshiro Mifune is my favorite actor and all the movies he collaborated with director Akira Kurosawa are just amazing. If you plan on watching Yojimbo and like it don't forget to watch the second part called Sanjuro!

nOia.pod

Hungary263 Posts

September 05 2010 08:02 GMT

#1049

On September 05 2010 14:25 Nal_rAwr wrote:
just saw edward scissorhands, i don't get this

the old woman was winona ryder right?

if they were in love and edward was still alive how come they never saw eachother after the day edward killed the dude

ending was bad i think

Erm... because it was the "right" thing to do. Didn't you get that everybody hated Edward except his love? He didn't belong to that world, so he had to hide alone.

Manit0u

Poland17727 Posts

September 05 2010 08:37 GMT

#1050

Was pretty good.

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Was pretty bad.

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Was very good.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181960/

Promises

Netherlands1821 Posts

September 05 2010 10:13 GMT

#1051

It was AWESOME. You do have to like Rodriguez's over the top comic style but if you do you'll love it =)

OutlaW-

Czech Republic5053 Posts

September 05 2010 13:10 GMT

#1052

9.5
Definetely one of the best movies I've seen

Deleted User 72834

247 Posts

September 05 2010 13:17 GMT

#1053

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chongu

Malaysia2595 Posts

September 05 2010 13:33 GMT

#1054

American Beauty - 9.5/10 WOW amazing film O__O i'm speechless

Leon, the professional - 9.5/10 Interesting characters. a little slow-paced but the film manages to keep you enticed for the whole movie!!

L.A.Confidential - 9/10 really liked this one. a lot of interesting characters and are full of depth, which is weird for a cop movie

Cloudy with a chance of meatballs - 8/10 surprisingly GOOD. don't really know why i like this

Requiem of a Dream - 7.5/10 interesting cinematography, awesome soundtrack, style in its own. But truthfully, i didn't really like it and i fought hard trying to not sleep

Movies to watch if u have nothing better to do - the exam, the experiment, Salt, Mr nobody, Hot tub time machine + Show Spoiler +

LOL @ line "excuse me, but what colour is Michael Jackson"

news

892 Posts

September 06 2010 00:25 GMT

#1055

On September 05 2010 22:10 OutlaW- wrote:
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9.5
Definetely one of the best movies I've seen

Just watched this, had it on my list for almost a year, kept putting it away.

Holy

Fucking

Shit

You are being very disrespectful trying to rate this at 9.5

It doesn't matter what it lacks. It has more than enough to be 10/10. Perfect movies don't score 10, amazing movies do. This was one of them

Oh my god, I cannot believe I haven't seen it until today. Full of emotions right now.

P.S. anyone thought Shutter Islands ending (great, great movie) had something to do with Oldboy? It is such an offchance, but it seems that Oldboy manga was released years before Shutter Island the novel, the novel actually came out same year as Oldboy the movie (2003)

Flycycle

United States102 Posts

September 06 2010 14:48 GMT

#1056

I saw this a few years ago and It's still high on my list of Best Comedies. I recently re-watched it because I saw there was an American version of it. I haven't seen it yet, But I have a feeling it won't be as good. I'd recommend the version above to anyone, It's hilarious.

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I'm not a fan of Jamie Foxx or Tom Cruise, But This movie was pretty good.

I also watched "Let the right one In" Because of this thread, and I have got to say it was great considering the current trend in Vampire flicks. Again, I see there's an American version of it coming out that seems to take a more Horror aspect. Film makers these days often fuck things up, I'm disappointed. Just from the previews alone I don't think It will hold a candle to the Swedish version.