Movie Talk

[PlanetZoom]

Seen any good movies recently? Old ones, new ones, doesn't matter.

If you haven't seen it, Hostiles is great. It's definitely not your typical shoot-em-up western. The story, the visuals, the acting, and the character development are all solid. As usual, Christian Bale puts in a terrific performance. A definite 'thumbs up'.

 

[Scott]

Super pumped for Black Panther, which comes out a week later here in Japan. I love the music in the trailer so I'm hoping for a great soundtrack this time around; the TV shows have been great but the movies have been a bit lackluster.

One (anime) movie that I've loved recently is called A Silent Voice (聲の形、koe no katachi). It's one of the most realistic-feeling looks into Japanese life (though it revolves around high school kids) and also deafness that I've ever seen regardless of the format.

Speaking of deafness, another (completely different but still accurate) portrayal of deafness I've loved in movies is See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) with Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor. It's a comedy (and a pretty good one at that) but one of the main characters is deaf and it's handled more realistically than I've ever seen.

 

[PlanetZoom]

Super pumped for Black Panther, which comes out a week later here in Japan. I love the music in the trailer so I'm hoping for a great soundtrack this time around; the TV shows have been great but the movies have been a bit lackluster.

One (anime) movie that I've loved recently is called A Silent Voice (聲の形、koe no katachi). It's one of the most realistic-feeling looks into Japanese life (though it revolves around high school kids) and also deafness that I've ever seen regardless of the format.

Speaking of deafness, another (completely different but still accurate) portrayal of deafness I've loved in movies is See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) with Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor. It's a comedy (and a pretty good one at that) but one of the main characters is deaf and it's handled more realistically than I've ever seen.

Black Panther is coming out in 2 days here. It looks promising.

It's really impressive when an actor can realistically portray a person with a physical or mental disability. A few off the top of my head are Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind, Eddie Redmayne in A Theory of Everything, Brad Cooper in Silver Linings Playbook, and Colin Firth in The King's Speech.

A good actor has to really become the character. ​

Colin Firth had a hard time losing his stutter after playing that role.

 

[Scott]

Colin Firth had a hard time losing his stutter after playing that role.

I heard that too, really loved him in The King's Speech. Great movie. He was also great in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

 

[PlanetZoom]

I heard that too, really loved him in The King's Speech. Great movie. He was also great in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

Another great film. I also liked him in the two Kingsman movies.

 

[bkg!]

One of the best movies I've seen in recent times for its 'realness' was Southpaw. The story is fantastic, the script is great, the acting top notch, and the cinematography is quote a marvel in modern day era of CGI and green screens. I was very impressed and not ashamed one bit to say it actually moved me to tears, being a father of girls myself.
Most films ruin the story of the original book (where there had been one of course). One I did enjoy the film of, albeit largely different from the novel, was Derailed, with Clive Owen and Jennifer Anniston. If you've not seen it, its well worth checking out

 

[PlanetZoom]

One of the best movies I've seen in recent times for its 'realness' was Southpaw. The story is fantastic, the script is great, the acting top notch, and the cinematography is quote a marvel in modern day era of CGI and green screens. I was very impressed and not ashamed one bit to say it actually moved me to tears, being a father of girls myself.
Most films ruin the story of the original book (where there had been one of course). One I did enjoy the film of, albeit largely different from the novel, was Derailed, with Clive Owen and Jennifer Anniston. If you've not seen it, its well worth checking out

I have not seen either of these. I'll have to add them to the list.

So I just got Training Day. It's from 2001, supposed to be good. It's been on my list to check out.

 

[bkg!]

I have not seen either of these. I'll have to add them to the list.

So I just got Training Day. It's from 2001, supposed to be good. It's been on my list to check out.

That’s a great movie too, Denzel and Hakwe are great in it. Very dirty, gritty film, with a good story


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[Raddave]

the shape of water

 

[bangsters]

Super pumped for Black Panther, which comes out a week later here in Japan. I love the music in the trailer so I'm hoping for a great soundtrack this time around; the TV shows have been great but the movies have been a bit lackluster.

One (anime) movie that I've loved recently is called A Silent Voice (聲の形、koe no katachi). It's one of the most realistic-feeling looks into Japanese life (though it revolves around high school kids) and also deafness that I've ever seen regardless of the format.

Speaking of deafness, another (completely different but still accurate) portrayal of deafness I've loved in movies is See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) with Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor. It's a comedy (and a pretty good one at that) but one of the main characters is deaf and it's handled more realistically than I've ever seen.

How's A Silent Voice? Netflix?

Definitely watching Black Panther this weekend with my kid.

 

[PACCBET]

The last movie I saw was Phantom Thread. Daniel Day Lewis' last movie before he retired. That guy is amazing.

This though, is probably the most poignant and beautifully shot movie I've seen but it's not for everyone

 

[Scott]

How's A Silent Voice? Netflix?

I don't know if it's on Netflix; I watched it on DVD here in Japan.

 

[PlanetZoom]

Darkest Hour was great. Caution: the trailer is long so it sheds some light on events in the movie.

 

[tommy_boy]

Highly recommend, "The Post." Flawless, IMHO.

"Molly's Game" is a great movie, too. Aaron Sorkin's screenplay keeps it moving nicely. Jessica Chastain is not hard to look at, either.

 

[PlanetZoom]

Highly recommend, "The Post." Flawless, IMHO.

"Molly's Game" is a great movie, too. Aaron Sorkin's screenplay keeps it moving nicely. Jessica Chastain is not hard to look at, either.

Both are on my "to see" list.

 

[PlanetZoom]

I can't wait for Solo, coming this May.

 

[Nivka]

I can't wait for Solo, coming this May.

My expectations are really low for Solo unfortunately

 

[PlanetZoom]

My expectations are really low for Solo unfortunately

The lower the expectations, the more likely you are to enjoy it, right?

Ii was under-impressed by Episodes 7 and 8, but thought they did a great job with Rogue One. I'm hoping this will be another good spin-off.

 

[Nivka]

My expectations are really low for Solo unfortunately

The lower the expectations, the more likely you are to enjoy it, right?

Ii was under-impressed by Episodes 7 and 8, but thought they did a great job with Rogue One. I'm hoping this will be another good spin-off.

I’ve enjoyed the three they’ve made so far. Obviously not a patch on the originals, but enjoyable nonetheless.

With the director change and the casting of solo, it’ll be amazing if they can pull this off

 

[PlanetZoom]

I’ve enjoyed the three they’ve made so far. Obviously not a patch on the originals, but enjoyable nonetheless.

With the director change and the casting of solo, it’ll be amazing if they can pull this off

For sure, but I hope they do. Solo is such a great character. It was shame they got rid of him.