What DVD have you just watched?
Posted by: u5227470736789439 on 27 November 2005
Just about to watch the secong half of 'The Odessa File.'
All the best from Fredrik
Posted on: 17 March 2010 by JamieL_v2
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Originally posted by GFFJ:
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George I know we are in complete agreement on 'Bad Day At Black Rock'. Have you seen Spencer Tracey in 'Judgement at Nurenberg'? A lot of great performances from all the cast in that film. I must track it down on DVD.
Dear Jamie,
I have seen the Nurenberg film at HMV very reasonably priced. I will pick it up next time I am there. After reminding myself what a great performance Tracey brings to "Bad Day At Black Rock," I am hooked. I often shy away from US based films on the topic of the War, but am now hopeful of something deeper than than the usual style!
ATB from George
Hi George
The film is only loosely about WW2, it is about the second phase of the War Crimes trials after the war, when the civil servants and army officers were tried. Even for a film from the 50's there are some quite harrowing descriptions of events. It also touches on life in a country that is in the process of rebuilding after the bombings that destroyed their cities.
Posted on: 20 March 2010 by Flame
Very very smart dialogue. Rich and deep movie. Visually and acoustically appealing. Beautiful story. Superb acting by most of the cast. Loved it and highly recommend it. A bit surprised I liked it so much since I am more into american film.
Regards...
Posted on: 20 March 2010 by Haim Ronen
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Originally posted by winkyincanada:
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Originally posted by Haim Ronen:
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Originally posted by winkyincanada:
Not bad but some parts of it are sheer Hollywood.
Were you expecting much different? I thought it was OK, but I liked Jarhead a lot more.
The strength of the film is in its realism but it still has some scenes (like the guy wandering all alone at night in the Iraqi streets and homes) that would never happen in the real world.
I did not see Jarhead yet.
Posted on: 20 March 2010 by Blueknowz
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Originally posted by Flame:
Very very smart dialogue. Rich and deep movie. Visually and acoustically appealing. Beautiful story. Superb acting by most of the cast. Loved it and highly recommend it.
Regards...
What he said!
Posted on: 26 March 2010 by u5227470736789439
"All Quiet On The Western Front"
Not in any way easy to watch. I took several breaks, but essential viewing for anyone even contemplating the idea that War can be undertaken surgicially and with little mayhem.
Nothing has fundamentally changed, only the technologies in the weaponry has become more destructive ...
ATB from George
Posted on: 27 March 2010 by u5227470736789439
"World's Fastest Indian."
True heart warming film! Colour, but only "2D," what ... ?
ATB from George
Posted at 04:07 BST, by the way! Time keepers please note!
Posted on: 28 March 2010 by Haim Ronen
Given to me by a friend, a film about the Irish Mafia in New York. Well acted, sad and a bit too bloody for my tender soul. I felt a deep sorrow for all the characters in the final scene (where they all shoot each other) because of their very poor marksmanship.
Posted on: 28 March 2010 by u5227470736789439
It took all afternoon, because of frequent rests:
"Schindler's List."
There is nothing to add about the film's story, really. It was the second time I have seen it. The first time about three years ago, I bought the DVD for a Polish friend, and we sat and watched it stiffened with a bottle of Wodka. For this new DVD, this time, there was "Polish Dutch courage."
ATB from George
Posted on: 28 March 2010 by winkyincanada
Two episodes in to this....
Posted on: 31 March 2010 by Haim Ronen
Posted on: 05 April 2010 by winkyincanada
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Originally posted by Haim Ronen:
We just watched this last night. We really enjoyed it.
Posted on: 05 April 2010 by Haim Ronen
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Originally posted by winkyincanada:
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Originally posted by Haim Ronen:
We just watched this last night. We really enjoyed it.
We liked it very much too. It is a treat these days to watch a film with a story and characters who are genuine and human. Highly recommended.
Posted on: 12 April 2010 by Naijeru
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Originally posted by Haim Ronen:
Good film! A little OTT in some places (the actress playing the wife is AWFUL) but touching nonetheless.
I'm finally getting around to this:
Posted on: 18 April 2010 by naim_nymph
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Originally posted by Naijeru:
One of my favorite movies. The haunting soundtrack now sounds
exquisite through my DAC.
Just finished watching this again, i seem to watch it once a year or so and enjoy it more each time. This is one of many Roman Polanski's films in my favourites!
The musik soundtrack is by Wojciech Kilar, The City of Prague Philharmonic and Chorus, The City of Prague Philharmonic and Chorus, et al. (i have the musik soundtrack on my wishlist)
Debs
Posted on: 20 April 2010 by BigH47
From Sky+ :-
Posted on: 21 April 2010 by Haim Ronen
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Originally posted by naim_nymph:
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Originally posted by Naijeru:
One of my favorite movies. The haunting soundtrack now sounds
exquisite through my DAC.
Just finished watching this again, i seem to watch it once a year or so and enjoy it more each time. This is one of many Roman Polanski's films in my favourites!
The musik soundtrack is by Wojciech Kilar, The City of Prague Philharmonic and Chorus, The City of Prague Philharmonic and Chorus, et al. (i have the musik soundtrack on my wishlist)
Debs
Debs,
Thanks for the recommendation. We just saw in the theatre here the latest Polanski "Ghost". It received very good reviews but I thought it was silly and did not make much sense.
Haim
Posted on: 21 April 2010 by Naijeru
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Originally posted by Haim Ronen:
Thanks for the recommendation. We just saw in the theatre here the latest Polanski "Ghost". It received very good reviews but I thought it was silly and did not make much sense.
Haim
I feel the same way. While Ghost Writer certainly is trademark Polanski with lots of moody atmosphere; I think the great reviews it got are just critics playing emperor's new clothes.
Posted on: 21 April 2010 by Naijeru
LOL!
Posted on: 22 April 2010 by JamieL_v2
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Originally posted by BigH47:
From Sky+ :-
Was it anywhere near as good as the 50's version? Keanu Reeves doesn't inspire me to watch the remake.
Posted on: 22 April 2010 by BigH47
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Was it anywhere near as good as the 50's version? Keanu Reeves doesn't inspire me to watch the remake.
It wasn't as good as the Michael Rennie version.
It went to a different place, as reflected by the times, it filled a 90 mins or so space well and I didn't switch off. So OK to good I reckon.
Posted on: 22 April 2010 by winkyincanada
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Originally posted by BigH47:
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Was it anywhere near as good as the 50's version? Keanu Reeves doesn't inspire me to watch the remake.
It wasn't as good as the Michael Rennie version.
It went to a different place, as reflected by the times, it filled a 90 mins or so space well and I didn't switch off. So OK to good I reckon.
Keanu is perfectly cast as an alien who displays no emotion.
Posted on: 24 April 2010 by u5227470736789439
Is Reeves like Matt Damon then? His only seeming emotion is furrowed-brow confusion. This suits the central character in the Bourne films for all that ...
I should add that I enjoyed the Bourne films in case anyone thinks I am being completely negative or remotely sarcastic.
ATB from George
Posted on: 24 April 2010 by winkyincanada
I enjoy the Bourne films, too. But Franka Portente was arguably in her best film in Run Lola Run.
Posted on: 24 April 2010 by Naijeru
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Originally posted by JamieL_v2:
Was it anywhere near as good as the 50's version? Keanu Reeves doesn't inspire me to watch the remake.
Far superior. Which makes it a decent rental. The 50's version is only good through the rosy pink haze of nostalgia.
Posted on: 25 April 2010 by u5227470736789439
I have just worked out who Keanu Reeves is!
Matrix ... doh!
I actually enjoyed watching the three a couple of years ago on successive evenings.
ATB from George
