Post by: Tom on June 01, 2010, 08:02:41 PM
So I thought I open up a different kind of marathon thread to help me out finally watching some of these movies.
I will list my unwatched movies here in my first post (and I will update it from time to time), and you can request a movie you want me to watch from this list. I will try to watch at least one requested movie a week.
BUT there is a simple rule to it: Each member is only allowed to request one movie at a time. That means, that you have to wait until I have watched your requested movie before you can request another one. Or you can withdraw a request and replace it with another one.
Aimée & Jaguar (1999) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0130444)
Alien Resurrection (1997) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118583)
Analyze That (2002) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289848)
Ben-Hur (1959) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052618)
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0016641)
Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
Bewafaa (2005) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363472)
Black Hawk Down (2001) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0265086)
Clear and Present Danger (1994)
Coyote Ugly (2000) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0200550)
The Darjeeling Limited (2007) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0838221)
Darkman III: Die Darkman Die (1995) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116033)
Darr (1993) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109555)
The Dead Pool (1988) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094963)
The Deer Hunter (1978) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077416)
Die Deutschmeister (1955) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047989)
Devdas (2002) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0238936)
Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0328998)
Do Raaste 12B (2001) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375514)
The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie! (2010) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1546036)
Eklavya (2007) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0459605)
The Enforcer (1976) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074483)
Family Plot (1976)
Fido (2006) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457572)
First Love (2000) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0229432)
The Fish Child (2009) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1235842)
Fish Story (2009) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1244666)
Flavor of Happiness (2008) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1305755)
Flowers in the Shadows (2008) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1167845)
Forever the Moment (2008) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1232162)
Frenzy (1972)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score (2007) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0471711)
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs (2008) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1054485)
Ghulam (1998) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190419)
Gia (1998) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0123865)
The Godfather Part II (1974) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071562)
The Godfather Part III (1990) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099674)
The Gods Must Be Crazy II (1988) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097443)
Gräfin Mariza (1958) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051683)
Hera Pheri (2000) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0242519)
Hoch klingt der Radetzkymarsch (1958) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051730)
Honey and Clover (2006) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0810400)
Humko Deewana Kaa Gaye (2006) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0444840)
Im Weißem Rössl (1952) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044743)
...ing (2003) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0381838)
Joyeux Noël (2005) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0424205)
K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
The Karate Kid: Part II (1986) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091326)
The Karate Kid: Part III (1989) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097647)
Kisna (2005) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0396690)
Kuch Khatti Kuch Methi (2001) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0271604)
Lausbubengeschichten 2: Tante Frieda - Neue Lausbubengeschichten (1965)
Lausbubengeschichten 3: Onkel Filser - Allerneueste Lausbubengeschichten (1966)
Lausbubengeschichten 4: Wenn Ludwig ins Manöver zieht (1967)
Lausbubengeschichten 5: Ludwig auf Freiersfüßen (1969)
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0240684)
Ludwig (1972) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068883)
Mädchen in Uniform (1931) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0022183)
Magnum Force (1973) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070355)
Marnie (1964)
Masti (2004) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0406977)
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037059)
Mission: Impossible III (2006) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317919)
Munich (2005) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0408306)
My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119738)
My Scary Girl (2006) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0788052)
The Namesake (2006) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433416)
Parineeta (2005) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0437407)
A Perfect Match (2002) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0326992)
Pride and Prejudice (1995) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112130)
Raumpatrouille Orion: Rücksturz ins Kino (2003) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0376114)
Relax...It's Just Sex! (1997) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0159696)
Repossessed (1990) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100475)
Sabrina (1995)
Save the Green Planet (2003) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0354668)
Say Hello For Me (2007) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0997178)
Shiri (1999) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0192657)
Shock Treatment (1981) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083067)
Star Wreck (2006) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472566)
Sudden Impact (1983) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086383)
Swing Girls (2004) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0435434)
Thirteen (2003) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0328538)
Too Beautiful To Lie (2004) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390042)
Topaz (1969)
Torn Curtain (1966)
Tum... ho na! (2004) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0778881)
Ying Xiong (2002) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0299977)
Yip Man (2009) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1220719)
Current requests:
Relax... It's Just Sex (Kathy)
Yip Man (dfmorgan)
Ben-Hur (addicted2dvd)
Post by: kahless on June 01, 2010, 08:18:01 PM
But well, here's my vote: The Bucket List (2008) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0825232/)
Great actors in a heart warming movie! :thumbup:
BTW: Your links do not work for me:
http://www.imdb.com/tt0825232 -> does not work
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0825232 -> works
Post by: Tom on June 01, 2010, 08:43:10 PM
That's not so easy, you have some great bollywood movies. Maybe a seperate marathon?Three of the listed movies are new additions and I will watch them soon.
Quote
But well, here's my vote: The Bucket List (2008) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0825232/)Yes, I liked the movie (I have seen it at the cinema).
Great actors in a heart warming movie! :thumbup:
Quote
BTW: Your links do not work for me:Thanks. I should have tried them first. It's fixed now.
http://www.imdb.com/tt0825232 -> does not work
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0825232 -> works
Post by: Rogmeister on June 01, 2010, 09:00:46 PM
The Thing Called Love: Director's Cut
Who directed that anyway? Is it a director I've heard of?
Post by: Tom on June 01, 2010, 09:08:32 PM
Who directed that anyway? Is it a director I've heard of?
Peter Bogdanovich. I don't have anything else directed by him.
Post by: Kathy on June 01, 2010, 09:10:07 PM
Post by: kahless on June 01, 2010, 09:11:38 PM
There's a few too many romantic comedy for my taste. One that sounds interesting and gets my vote is: Relax... It's Just Sex .
Edit:
You don't like bollywood? :o
Post by: Najemikon on June 01, 2010, 09:13:35 PM
He's better known as a film historian and crops up in lots of documentaries, especially on Orson Welles (I think he did a Kane commentary too?) and Hitchcock, who he was close to and interviewed, I believe. Tom, if you watch any of the extras on the Hitch discs, you'll see a lot of him.
What am I saying? You barely watch the movies, never mind the extras! :tease: :devil:
Post by: Rogmeister on June 01, 2010, 09:16:02 PM
Post by: Najemikon on June 01, 2010, 09:16:45 PM
Post by: Tom on June 01, 2010, 10:01:19 PM
There's a few too many romantic comedy for my taste. One that sounds interesting and gets my vote is: Relax... It's Just Sex .
Edit:
You don't like bollywood? :o
I need some back up on the Bollywood front. I am the only one reviewing Bollywood movies so far. I'd like to read some reviews written by other members here :yu:
Post by: Antares on June 01, 2010, 10:08:32 PM
Ah, yes, I think he's done a fair bit on John Ford at least.
Directed by John Ford (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066997/)
Post by: kahless on June 01, 2010, 10:12:45 PM
Another thing I'd like to mention: How did I get in contact with Bollywood?
My wife started it. ::)
After a while I was really amazed:
- beautiful people
- lot of music
- great landscapes
- heart warming stories
Post by: Najemikon on June 01, 2010, 10:14:28 PM
Ah, yes, I think he's done a fair bit on John Ford at least.
Directed by John Ford (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066997/)
:slaphead: of course!
And narrated by Welles, too. Keeps his friends close... ;D
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 01, 2010, 10:15:27 PM
If I do not watch a movie shortly after receiving it, chances are that it ends up in my "unwatched" pile for a long while.
So I thought I open up a different kind of marathon thread to help me out finally watching some of these movies.
I will list my unwatched movies here in my first post (and I will update it from time to time), and you can request a movie you want me to watch from this list. I will try to watch at least one requested movie a week.
BUT there is a simple rule to it: Each member is only allowed to request one movie at a time. That means, that you have to wait until I have watched your requested movie before you can request another one. Or you can withdraw a request and replace it with another one.
For me... Gone with the Wind... need to see if it is worth investing almost 4 hours of my time into it! :P
Post by: Najemikon on June 01, 2010, 10:59:13 PM
Getting back to the spirit of the topic... Tom, I could try and persuade you to finish off the Hitchcock marathon. :P But instead, I'd love to hear what you think of The Godfather. Have you seen anything of it before? If not, that's my choice. :thumbup:
Post by: Tom on June 01, 2010, 11:00:39 PM
To be honest, my English is not sufficient to write reviews.
One or two sentences would be enough. Especially if you watched one you really enjoyed. I'd like to have some input with future purchases. Also I wouldn't feel so alone watching Bollywood movies :laugh:
Quote
Another thing I'd like to mention: How did I get in contact with Bollywood?
For me it was quite by accident. I was searching the net for some superhero movies I haven't seen and stumbled across Krrish. I really enjoyed it, and it started from there.
I enjoy romantic comedies and musicals. So Bollywood was an untapped source for this.
Post by: Tom on June 01, 2010, 11:02:53 PM
But instead, I'd love to hear what you think of The Godfather. Have you seen anything of it before? If not, that's my choice. :thumbup:
No, haven't seen anything yet. Maybe bits and pieces on TV many years ago. It never seemed like something I would enjoy, but when the Blu-ray collection was available at such a good price, I was willing to give it a chance.
Post by: Rogmeister on June 01, 2010, 11:12:47 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 01, 2010, 11:19:23 PM
Probably not, Pete. Clark Gable sadly doesn't turn out to be a vampire. Bloody hell, that would've been more fun, eh? :laugh:
Ohhhhh.... now that sounds good! :P
Post by: dfmorgan on June 01, 2010, 11:25:46 PM
Yip Man
as I have that in my recent purchase tbw pile
Dave
Post by: Najemikon on June 02, 2010, 12:01:33 AM
To be honest, my English is not sufficient to write reviews.
One or two sentences would be enough. Especially if you watched one you really enjoyed. I'd like to have some input with future purchases. Also I wouldn't feel so alone watching Bollywood movies :laugh:
Tom, I owe you an apology. When we spoke about Bollywood ages ago, you put me onto Black. As chance would have it, a guy at work had already seen it when he bought the DVD. He kindly lent it to me while it was still sealed, he was so ken for me to see it.
What an amazing film! Thank you for recommending it. Now it was actually a while ago I saw it, and for some reason I've been sat on my review. I think I wanted to calm down a bit before finishing it! ;) I'm sorry you made a successful recommendation and I didn't tell you. :bag:
Anyway, typical waffle ("one or two sentences", HA!) can be found here: http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6365.0.html
Post by: hal9g on June 02, 2010, 04:55:07 AM
Pete, seeing as I am from Atlanta, I have seen Gone with the Wind several times, and believe everyone should see it at least once. I've even visited Margaret Mitchell's house (burned down at least twice that I know of).
I used to work with a woman who could recite the entire dialog of this movie!!! :o
Post by: kahless on June 02, 2010, 06:27:27 AM
To be honest, my English is not sufficient to write reviews.
One or two sentences would be enough. Especially if you watched one you really enjoyed. I'd like to have some input with future purchases. Also I wouldn't feel so alone watching Bollywood movies :laugh:
I see! It is some time ago I watched my last bollywood movie. Would be a great idea to watch some of my unwatched bollywoods. :D
Of course I like it, to give some feedback on the movies. My wife is the bollywood expert here - so I could ask her as well... ;D
Post by: Tom on June 02, 2010, 06:31:29 PM
Post by: kahless on June 02, 2010, 08:33:38 PM
BTW: In my experience, the German releases of "Rapid Eye (REM)" have the best quality in every way! Almost all of my REM bollywoods were initially released in a nice digipack with a lot of bonus material! ;)
So far I did not see any bollywood movies on blu-ray...
Post by: Tom on June 02, 2010, 08:47:46 PM
O.K. - so I'll schedule some bollywood-sessions! :D
BTW: In my experience, the German releases of "Rapid Eye (REM)" have the best quality in every way! Almost all of my REM bollywoods were initially released in a nice digipack with a lot of bonus material! ;)
So far I did not see any bollywood movies on blu-ray...
Yes, I am very glad about Rapid Eyes Movies. Ordering DVDs released by them were never a disappointment. Eros on the other hand has some really bad quality releases.
Two things are important for me to consider buying a Bollywood movie DVD:
1) It has to have the original Hindi audio track with subtitles in German or English. I do not listen to dubs. This point has stopped me from buying a lot of movies which sounded interesting otherwise.
2) It should have anamorphic widescreen. I can make exceptions here, but I would like to know it beforehand. It must be a movie I really, really want to see and there is really no release available which has anamorhic video.
I know of only one Bollywood Blu-ray release and I have it. It is Saawariya (http://www.amazon.de/Saawariya-Blu-ray-Sonam-Kapoor/dp/B001C6RPK4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1275504368&sr=8-2).
Post by: kahless on June 02, 2010, 08:59:12 PM
Just kidding - thanks for the hint! :thumbup:
If my tags are correct, I own 68 bollywood movies. Some of them are really bad (s*** happens), but most of them are very nice!
My first one was the German release of "Dil Se (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0164538/)" with only Hindi as audio track. This movie was a kind of starter drug! ;D
Post by: Tom on June 02, 2010, 08:59:41 PM
Title: The Bucket List (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bucket_List) (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)
Year: 2008
Director: Rob Reiner, Ring of Fire, Illusion Arts
Rating: 12
Length: 93 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Subtitles: English
Stars:
Jack Nicholson
Morgan Freeman
Sean Hayes
Beverly Todd
Rob Morrow
Plot:
Corporate billionaire Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) and working class mechanic Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) have little in common, or so it seems. At a crossroads in their lives, they share a hospital room and discover that surface differences (and sheer contempt) aside, they have a deep desire to experience the best that life has to offer, before they 'kick the bucket'. They write a joint 'bucket list' of and embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
A hilarious and deeply touching tale, The Bucket List charts their journey across continents, to building a friendship and discovering their own identities.
Awards:
| Grammy Awards | 2009 | Nominated | Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media | "Say": John Mayer |
Extras:
DVD-ROM Content
Featurettes
Music Videos
Scene Access
My Thoughts:
Two great actors in a buddy movie. Again we have Morgan Freeman as the narrator which is a plus because he is always great to listen to. The advanced age is more noticable on Jack Nicholson than on Morgan Freeman. When I first saw the movie, I sadly had to think that Nicholson does not look like he will be with us much longer. Morgan Freeman on the other hand looks like he will be around for awhile. But you never know :(
Rating:
Post by: Tom on June 02, 2010, 09:03:37 PM
My first one was the German release of "Dil Se (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0164538/)" with only Hindi as audio track. This movie was a kind of starter drug! ;D
So you can confirm that this release (http://www.amazon.de/ganzem-Herzen-Shah-Rukh-Khan/dp/B002NL545A/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3H63TDBZ1OHJ5&colid=2TS24DW0AWQ3J) has a Hindi audio track? :)
Amazon does list only German, but as it is REM I couldn't believe this listing, so I put it on my wishlist anyway (and I think I also had found evidence to an Hindi track somewhere else). I really want to check this movie out at some point, because it is Preity Zinta's first role.
Post by: Tom on June 02, 2010, 09:05:44 PM
If my tags are correct, I own 68 bollywood movies. Some of them are really bad (s*** happens), but most of them are very nice!
I just noticed, that I also have exactly 68 Bollywood movies :laugh:
Post by: kahless on June 02, 2010, 09:15:23 PM
My first one was the German release of "Dil Se (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0164538/)" with only Hindi as audio track. This movie was a kind of starter drug! ;D
So you can confirm that this release (http://www.amazon.de/ganzem-Herzen-Shah-Rukh-Khan/dp/B002NL545A/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3H63TDBZ1OHJ5&colid=2TS24DW0AWQ3J) has a Hindi audio track? :)
Amazon does list only German, but as it is REM I couldn't believe this listing, so I put it on my wishlist anyway (and I think I also had found evidence to an Hindi track somewhere else). I really want to check this movie out at some point, because it is Preity Zinta's first role.
No, I was referring to THIS (http://www.amazon.de/Dil-Se-Von-ganzem-Herzen/dp/B00078VMFW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1275505866&sr=1-2) release.
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/42/4260017060114.5f.jpg) | (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Dil Se - Von ganzem Herzen |
I was not aware, that there's another one! :-[
Post by: Tom on June 02, 2010, 09:23:27 PM
No, I was referring to THIS (http://www.amazon.de/Dil-Se-Von-ganzem-Herzen/dp/B00078VMFW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1275505866&sr=1-2) release.
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/42/4260017060114.5f.jpg) (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Dil Se - Von ganzem Herzen
I was not aware, that there's another one! :-[
Thanks!
According to the Amazon customer reviews, the one I linked really is only in German. I have ordered now the one you linked :)
Post by: dfmorgan on June 04, 2010, 03:26:58 PM
So far I did not see any bollywood movies on blu-ray...
I know of only one Bollywood Blu-ray release and I have it. It is Saawariya (http://www.amazon.de/Saawariya-Blu-ray-Sonam-Kapoor/dp/B001C6RPK4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1275504368&sr=8-2).
Have you seen this pre-release at amazon UK Jodhaa Akbar (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003KNE6EK/ref=s9_simh_gw_p74_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=1CX0GSADAV3Z1AMEEC63&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467198433&pf_rd_i=468294). Due out 14th June in Blu for £13.99 atm.
Dave
Post by: kahless on June 04, 2010, 03:33:44 PM
So far I did not see any bollywood movies on blu-ray...
I know of only one Bollywood Blu-ray release and I have it. It is Saawariya (http://www.amazon.de/Saawariya-Blu-ray-Sonam-Kapoor/dp/B001C6RPK4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1275504368&sr=8-2).
Have you seen this pre-release at amazon UK Jodhaa Akbar (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003KNE6EK/ref=s9_simh_gw_p74_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=1CX0GSADAV3Z1AMEEC63&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467198433&pf_rd_i=468294). Due out 14th June in Blu for £13.99 atm.
Dave
I own THIS (http://www.amazon.de/Jodhaa-Akbar-Special-3-DVDs/dp/B0017XBOKO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1275658177&sr=8-2) release since beginning of last year:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51OhxH-OppL._SS400_.jpg)
AFAIR I enjoyed this film very much! :thumbup:
Would be nice to watch this (and some others) on blu-ray!
Post by: Tom on June 04, 2010, 03:55:22 PM
Post by: Tom on June 04, 2010, 03:58:11 PM
Post by: Tom on June 04, 2010, 04:00:10 PM
http://www.amazon.de/Jodhaa-Akbar-Blu-ray-Aishwarya-Rai/dp/B002NL545K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1275659929&sr=8-4
It lists 214 min (DVD probably has PAL speedup).
Post by: kahless on June 04, 2010, 04:02:36 PM
Strange: The UK Blu-ray lists a running time of 160 min. The German DVD lists 205 min, which according to IMDb is the actual length.
Maybe an error. This site (http://www.movie-list.com/onvideo/02-16295751-B003KNE6EK-Jodhaa_Akbar_Blu_Ray_2_Disc_Set_Blu_ray.html) indicates 212 min.
Post by: kahless on June 04, 2010, 04:06:40 PM
There also seems to be a German Blu-ray released in December
http://www.amazon.de/Jodhaa-Akbar-Blu-ray-Aishwarya-Rai/dp/B002NL545K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1275659929&sr=8-4
It lists 214 min (DVD probably has PAL speedup).
*sigh*, I was not aware of a current blu-ray release. Now I have to decide if I start upgrading my bollywood films from dvd to blu-ray! :headscratch: :-\
Post by: Tom on June 04, 2010, 04:09:42 PM
There also seems to be a German Blu-ray released in December
http://www.amazon.de/Jodhaa-Akbar-Blu-ray-Aishwarya-Rai/dp/B002NL545K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1275659929&sr=8-4
It lists 214 min (DVD probably has PAL speedup).
*sigh*, I was not aware of a current blu-ray release. Now I have to decide if I start upgrading my bollywood films from dvd to blu-ray! :headscratch: :-\
Do you recommend "Jodhaa Akbar"?
Post by: kahless on June 04, 2010, 04:19:51 PM
There also seems to be a German Blu-ray released in December
http://www.amazon.de/Jodhaa-Akbar-Blu-ray-Aishwarya-Rai/dp/B002NL545K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1275659929&sr=8-4
It lists 214 min (DVD probably has PAL speedup).
*sigh*, I was not aware of a current blu-ray release. Now I have to decide if I start upgrading my bollywood films from dvd to blu-ray! :headscratch: :-\
Do you recommend "Jodhaa Akbar"?
I've seen this film about 1 year ago. If memory serves me right, I really enjoyed this movie (especially because Aishwarya Rai is one of the actors! ;) )
Post by: dfmorgan on June 04, 2010, 04:41:14 PM
Strange: The UK Blu-ray lists a running time of 160 min. The German DVD lists 205 min, which according to IMDb is the actual length.
This won't be the first time that UK purchasers have been short-changed. The Warlords (http://uk.imdb.com/title/tt0913968/) was another title where the UK got the international release of 108mins whilst Germany had the director's cut at 126mins and there have been others :(
Dave
Post by: Tom on June 04, 2010, 05:41:46 PM
Title: Gone With the Wind (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gone_with_the_Wind_(film)) (http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)
Year: 1939
Director: Victor Fleming
Rating: FSK-12
Length: 233 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: German: Dolby Digital 5.1, English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, Portuguese: Dolby Digital 1, English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1
Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
Stars:
Vivien Leigh
Clark Gable
Plot:
This classic film narrates the love between Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler during the American civil war. It's the history of a selfish woman who doesn't want to admit her feelings about the man she loves, and finally loses him.
Awards:
| Academy Award | 1939 | Nominated | Best Actor | Clark Gable |
| Academy Award | 1939 | Won | Best Actress | Vivien Leigh |
| Academy Award | 1939 | Won | Best Art Direction | Lyle R. Wheeler |
| Academy Award | 1939 | Won | Best Cinematography, Color | Ernest Haller, Ray Rennahan |
| Academy Award | 1939 | Won | Best Director | Victor Fleming |
| Academy Award | 1939 | Won | Best Film Editing | Hal C. Kern, James E. Newcom |
| Academy Award | 1939 | Nominated | Best Music, Original Score | Max Steiner |
| Academy Award | 1939 | Won | Best Picture | Selznick International Pictures |
| Academy Award | 1939 | Nominated | Best Sound Recording | Thomas T. Moulton (Sound Director, Samuel Goldwyn Studio Sound Department) |
| Academy Award | 1939 | Nominated | Best Special Effects | John R. Cosgrove, Fred Albin, Arthur Johns |
| Academy Award | 1939 | Won | Best Supporting Actress | Hattie McDaniel |
| Academy Award | 1939 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | Olivia de Havilland |
| Academy Award | 1939 | Won | Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | Sidney Howard |
| Academy Award | 1939 | Won | Special Award | William Cameron Menzies (outstanding achievement in the use of color) |
| AFI | 1939 | Won | 100 Years... 100 Cheers (2006) | |
| AFI | 1939 | Won | 100 Years... 100 Movies (1998) | |
| AFI | 1939 | Won | 100 Years... 100 Movies (2007) | |
| AFI | 1939 | Won | 100 Years... 100 Passions (2002) | |
| AFI | 1939 | Won | 100 Years... 100 Quotes (2005) | "Quote": After all, tomorrow is another day. |
| AFI | 1939 | Won | 100 Years... 100 Quotes (2005) | "Quote": As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again. |
| AFI | 1939 | Won | 100 Years... 100 Quotes (2005) | "Quote": Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn. |
| AFI | 1939 | Won | 100 Years... 25 Scores (2005) | "Composer": Max Steiner |
Extras:
Commentary
Featurettes
Scene Access
Trailers
My Thoughts:
I never had the urge to check this movie out. But when the Blu-ray was on sale, I thought I should give it a try. It was never the length of the movie which put me off (after all an average Bollywood movie has a three-hours running time).I think I will get some flack for this, but this movie bored me. I had to take a break half-way through and watched two other three-hour movies before I continued. I just couldn't connect with the characters and the plot just didn't reel me in. Scarlett is supposed to be an unlikable character (at least I think she is meant to be), but it isn't fun watching one of those for four hours.
Rating:
Post by: Najemikon on June 04, 2010, 05:54:23 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/50/5051890009722.5f.jpg)
Title: Gone With the Wind (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gone_with_the_Wind_(film)) (http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)
I think I will get some flack for this, but this movie bored me. I had to take a break half-way through and watched two other three-hour movies before I continued. I just couldn't connect with the characters and the plot just didn't reel me in. Scarlett is supposed to be an unlikable character (at least I think she is meant to be), but it isn't fun watching one of those for four hours.
Tom, your comment about flak suggests you think this is one of those classic films that everyone loves? The sort of film to be included with The Godfather or Casablanca or Lawrence of Arabia as genuine classics you might not have seen?
It really isn't. It's a producers film, not an artists, and Selznick at the time was all about making the biggest epics possible. While it has a good story and is very grand, it also has no grace and muscles its way around. Well it does to me anyway! It was the Titanic of its day basically.
So no flak from me. I don't really like melodramas at the best of times.
Post by: Tom on June 04, 2010, 06:07:28 PM
Tom, your comment about flak suggests you think this is one of those classic films that everyone loves? The sort of film to be included with The Godfather or Casablanca or Lawrence of Arabia as genuine classics you might not have seen?
I only saw "Casablanca" and I liked it. So I will get flak from you, if I should not enjoy The Godfather? :P
Post by: Najemikon on June 04, 2010, 06:37:43 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 04, 2010, 06:49:06 PM
Post by: Tom on June 04, 2010, 06:52:15 PM
Thanks Tom... just what I needed to push me to watch it! :tease:
I watched it for you, now you have to watch it for me :tease:
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 04, 2010, 07:41:34 PM
Post by: kahless on June 04, 2010, 08:01:46 PM
oh - did I mention, that "Gone With the Wind" is still on my "unwatched" - list? :fingerchew:
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 04, 2010, 08:07:50 PM
hopefully deflecting the attention to Kahless... and can get out of watching it myself!
Post by: kahless on June 04, 2010, 08:19:13 PM
Uh-oh... Let's get him Jon! :devil:
hopefully deflecting the attention to Kahless... and can get out of watching it myself!
o.k. I cleaned my eyeglasses... 8)
How could you know that I'm shortsighted?
:laugh:
Post by: Achim on June 04, 2010, 08:20:23 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 04, 2010, 08:50:04 PM
Uh-oh... Let's get him Jon! :devil:
hopefully deflecting the attention to Kahless... and can get out of watching it myself!
o.k. I cleaned my eyeglasses... 8)
How could you know that I'm shortsighted?
:laugh:
:laugh:
Post by: Najemikon on June 04, 2010, 09:13:16 PM
I really, really don't give a damn! Definitely the best bit of the film that line, although I'd have slapped her for good measure. Annoying bint. :-X
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 04, 2010, 09:15:43 PM
Post by: Kathy on June 04, 2010, 09:49:47 PM
http://www.evtv1.com/player.aspx?itemnum=12577
Post by: Tom on June 05, 2010, 12:20:41 AM
Title: The Thing Called Love: Director's Cut (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thing_Called_Love) (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)
Year: 1993
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Rating: 12
Length: 114 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Stars:
River Phoenix
Samantha Mathis
Dermot Mulroney
Sandra Bullock
K. T. Oslin
Plot:
In Nashville, there are 10,000 singer-songwriters chasing success... with one chance in a million of getting it. For Miranda "no relation to Elvis" Presley (Samantha Mathis), that's one chance worth taking.
Fresh from New York City, Miranda befriends three fellow hopefuls: shy Connecticut cowboy Kyle Davidson (Dermot Mulroney); Southern belle Linda Lue Linden (Sandra Bullock); and James Wright (River Phoenix), a cocky Texan with brooding good looks and a honeyed voice.
Together they begin a rocky ride down Music City's well-worn highway, finding hope, heartbreak, hapiness... and The Thing Called Love. Acclaimed director Peter Bogdanovich (The Last Picture Show, Paper Moon) presents a dynamic, music-filled film that features Phoenix in one of his final roles (and his only singing one), as well as a showy part for Bullock, who would rocket to stardom the following year in Speed.
Awards:
Commentary
Featurettes
Scene Access
Trailers
My Thoughts:
It started out like it could be a fun movie. Sadly it good boring after the first 15 minutes or so. It got better again towards the end. Sandra Bullock appears in a supporting role and she stole the scene each time appeared. Samantha Mathis was good. But I didn't like River Phoenix's performance. He always looked like he was on drugs on not completely there. He probably was, as this was the last movie he finished before he died on drug overdose. Interesting tidbit: Samantha Mathis and River Phoenix started dating during production of this movie and were still together when he died.
There is a fair share of country music in this film. I liked it. Even though country music is not music I have actively sought out (I have one or two Faith Hill CDs, if this counts for country music), I always enjoyed listening to it when it appeared in a film or TV show.
Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 05, 2010, 12:27:57 AM
Post by: Tom on June 05, 2010, 12:32:43 AM
Sounds like this is NOT one to add to my Sandra Bullock collection! :P
It's too bad that you avoid every movie for which I mention the word "music" in my review :P
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 05, 2010, 12:39:20 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 05, 2010, 01:49:03 AM
Thanks Tom... just what I needed to push me to watch it! :tease:
I watched it for you, now you have to watch it for me :tease:
I just popped this in. Only 15 minutes in. And already have to say... it is not what I imagined. I am not sure how well I will make it through it. I saw the character Brent Tarlington... and all I could think was when is he going to duck away and become Superman! :laugh:
And my God... I swear if I have to hear the phrase? word? whatever it is... "Fiddle-de-de" to many more times I think I will scream! :laugh:
Post by: Jimmy on June 05, 2010, 01:53:06 AM
Sound like the old Sorority/Lizzy Borden deal we did Pete and me :laugh:Thanks Tom... just what I needed to push me to watch it! :tease:I watched it for you, now you have to watch it for me :tease:
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 05, 2010, 01:55:58 AM
Post by: Najemikon on June 05, 2010, 03:05:56 AM
Post by: Antares on June 05, 2010, 03:09:22 AM
Thanks Tom... just what I needed to push me to watch it! :tease:
I watched it for you, now you have to watch it for me :tease:
I just popped this in. Only 15 minutes in. And already have to say... it is not what I imagined. I am not sure how well I will make it through it. I saw the character Brent Tarlington... and all I could think was when is he going to duck away and become Superman! :laugh:
And my God... I swear if I have to hear the phrase? word? whatever it is... "Fiddle-de-de" to many more times I think I will scream! :laugh:
OMG Pete, if Scarlet's Fiddle-de-dee's are driving you mad, you'll never be able to stomach Prissy in the second half of the film. :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical:
Post by: Najemikon on June 05, 2010, 03:13:05 AM
Pete! For the love of God, have something with a vampire in it on hand! You may need an antidote, fast... :training:
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 05, 2010, 03:16:41 AM
Anyway... I am just now finishing off Side A of this. And I am thinking I will save side B for tomorrow. But I must admit after Antares' comment I am not so sure I am going to be ready for it! :P
Post by: Antares on June 05, 2010, 03:17:07 AM
:o
Pete! For the love of God, have something with a vampire in it on hand! You may need an antidote, fast... :training:
You've got to admit, Prissy is the Anti-Christ of that film. :voodoo: :laugh:
Post by: Dragonfire on June 05, 2010, 06:47:33 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 05, 2010, 03:30:04 PM
Tom, Pete - you make my day :hysterical:
oh - did I mention, that "Gone With the Wind" is still on my "unwatched" - list? :fingerchew:
OK... Tom watched it. I watched it. Your turn kahless! :laugh:
Post by: kahless on June 05, 2010, 03:41:16 PM
In the meantime I'm just watching "The Howling" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082533/) on blu-ray :tease:
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 05, 2010, 03:45:14 PM
Post by: kahless on June 05, 2010, 03:50:58 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/73/7321921659171.5f.jpg) | (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Vom Winde Verweht |
... I'll watch it this year! I swear an oath on it! :whateva:
Post by: Antares on June 05, 2010, 04:39:38 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 05, 2010, 10:02:43 PM
Post by: Tom on June 05, 2010, 10:09:43 PM
Post by: kahless on June 05, 2010, 10:35:44 PM
Devdas (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0238936/).
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/50/5032239931140.4f.jpg) | (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Devdas |
or:
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/82/828767504292.5f.jpg) | (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Devdas - Flamme unserer Liebe |
This recommendation comes from my wife! She also told me, that she needed a lot of tissues when watching the movie. :o
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 05, 2010, 11:06:00 PM
Btw. Thorsten, Pete and Roger: You are free to request another one.
Sorry to request another long one... But I always been curios about Ben-Hur (1959), Never seen it.
Post by: Tom on June 05, 2010, 11:07:35 PM
o.K. - my vote is:
Devdas (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0238936/).
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/50/5032239931140.4f.jpg) (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Devdas
or:
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/82/828767504292.5f.jpg) (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Devdas - Flamme unserer Liebe
This recommendation comes from my wife! She also told me, that she needed a lot of tissues when watching the movie. :o
I'll have to watch the second, because I don't have the first one :laugh:
Post by: kahless on June 05, 2010, 11:07:50 PM
Btw. Thorsten, Pete and Roger: You are free to request another one.
Sorry to request another long one... But I always been curios about Ben-Hur (1959), Never seen it.
You're kidding - don't you?? :o
Post by: Tom on June 05, 2010, 11:09:13 PM
Btw. Thorsten, Pete and Roger: You are free to request another one.
Sorry to request another long one... But I always been curios about Ben-Hur (1959), Never seen it.
:stars:
Why are you doing this to me??!!! :surrender:
I have watched the first disc of this movie a few years ago. Never managed to get myself to continue :bag:
Post by: kahless on June 05, 2010, 11:12:51 PM
Btw. Thorsten, Pete and Roger: You are free to request another one.
Sorry to request another long one... But I always been curios about Ben-Hur (1959), Never seen it.
:stars:
Why are you doing this to me??!!! :surrender:
I have watched the first disc of this movie a few years ago. Never managed to get myself to continue :bag:
I feel lost! :(
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 05, 2010, 11:19:30 PM
Btw. Thorsten, Pete and Roger: You are free to request another one.
Sorry to request another long one... But I always been curios about Ben-Hur (1959), Never seen it.
You're kidding - don't you?? :o
Nope... I am really far behind when it comes to the classics. It's only been a few years since I given them even the slightest of chances, Yes I used to be one of those people that said... "eeewwwww! but it is in black and white!" But I have learned better. Just very far behind on them!
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 05, 2010, 11:20:31 PM
Btw. Thorsten, Pete and Roger: You are free to request another one.
Sorry to request another long one... But I always been curios about Ben-Hur (1959), Never seen it.
:stars:
Why are you doing this to me??!!! :surrender:
I have watched the first disc of this movie a few years ago. Never managed to get myself to continue :bag:
:laugh: Sorry... that is about the last one on your list I am curious about.
Post by: Jimmy on June 05, 2010, 11:23:49 PM
You're kidding - don't you?? :oThorsten I've never watch it also. Just like I've never watch Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, Singing in the Rain, Birth of a Nation, etc. This type of film isn't my cup of tea at all, trying to watch that bored me to death :yawn:
Post by: Kathy on June 05, 2010, 11:32:37 PM
You're kidding - don't you?? :oThorsten I've never watch it also. Just like I've never watch Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, Singing in the Rain, Birth of a Nation, etc. This type of film isn't my cup of tea at all, trying to watch that bored me to death :yawn:
If you haven't seen it...how do you know you don't like it?!? :tease:
Singing in the Rain is one of my favorites - it makes me feel happy when I watch it. You need to see it just to watch Cyd Charisse's
Post by: Rogmeister on June 05, 2010, 11:38:40 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 05, 2010, 11:40:23 PM
You're kidding - don't you?? :oThorsten I've never watch it also. Just like I've never watch Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, Singing in the Rain, Birth of a Nation, etc. This type of film isn't my cup of tea at all, trying to watch that bored me to death :yawn:
If you haven't seen it...how do you know you don't like it?!? :tease:
Singing in the Rain is one of my favorites - it makes me feel happy when I watch it. You need to see it just to watch Cyd Charisse'slegsdance!
I know I can say I do not like Singing in the Rain without ever seeing it! :tease:
Post by: Jimmy on June 06, 2010, 12:04:33 AM
If you haven't seen it...how do you know you don't like it?!? :tease:I forgot to use a conditional. They would bored me to death :whistle:
Singing in the Rain is one of my favorites - it makes me feel happy when I watch it. You need to see it just to watch Cyd Charisse'slegsdance!
But I've seen worst with Les parapluies de Cherbourg (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058450/). Catherine Deneuve was a ravishing beauty at her prime, but a complete movie entirely sang was just too much :yucky:
Post by: Najemikon on June 06, 2010, 12:20:10 AM
You're kidding - don't you?? :oThorsten I've never watch it also. Just like I've never watch Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, Singing in the Rain, Birth of a Nation, etc. This type of film isn't my cup of tea at all, trying to watch that bored me to death :yawn:
Nothing wrong with not seeing them or want to see them, but you can't really lump them together! This "type" of film? You've covered four genres! :laugh:
I've only seen bits of Birth of a Nation, but only film nerds of the highest order watch stuff like that. Gone With The Wind I've already dismissed; Singing in the Rain is a sodding musical, so no thanks (although Kathy has made me slightly more interested! :devil:); the only one is Casablanca and Jimmy, you really shouldn't dismiss it out of hand. It's one of the most watchable and entertaining films ever made. Bloody wonderful.
Post by: Tom on June 06, 2010, 12:22:53 AM
Post by: Najemikon on June 06, 2010, 12:26:01 AM
Of course there is always an exception to the rule and I find myself unable to not watch Mary Poppins every time it's on! :laugh:
Post by: Jimmy on June 06, 2010, 12:29:25 AM
the only one is Casablanca and Jimmy, you really shouldn't dismiss it out of hand. It's one of the most watchable and entertaining films ever made. Bloody wonderful.But it was made during the second world war so I guess it was mostly a propaganda films to sell war bonds like many other done during those years...
As a fan of musicals, I have to say that "Singin' in the Rain" is great!I'm not Pete I can watch musical and appreciate some of them as you can read in my reviews of Alice in Wonderland and Jesus Christ Superstar. This is more the idea of singing and dancing for no reason who turn me off.
Post by: Najemikon on June 06, 2010, 12:46:06 AM
:othe only one is Casablanca and Jimmy, you really shouldn't dismiss it out of hand. It's one of the most watchable and entertaining films ever made. Bloody wonderful.But it was made during the second world war so I guess it was mostly a propaganda films to sell war bonds like many other done during those years...
argh. Can't... breathe... :stars:
Ok, 1942, yes, lots of propaganda crap floating around, that's true. Surely a bit tight for war bonds though, I thought that came in around '44? But anyway, it's a moot point.
Casablanca is a war story, but politics only colour the film and are not the point. It is simply a romance, with fantastic characters and some of the best dialogue you will ever hear. If concerns about it being propaganda are your only reasons for dismissing it, then please reconsider.
I'm not forcing you to watch a film you don't want to see, just please... ignore it for a better reason than that!
Just an excuse to post one of my favourite lines again! :P
Post by: Antares on June 06, 2010, 12:54:13 AM
Well... lets put it this way. For Father's Day I am going to tell Britt I want a Lobotomy to hopefully be able to forget I ever saw her! :P
She's the real reason fast forwarding was created. :laugh:
Post by: Jimmy on June 06, 2010, 12:58:35 AM
Just an excuse to post one of my favourite lines again! :POK that line make me laugh.But with all the film I want I've just not enough money to take a gambling on something I'm not sure to like.
Post by: Antares on June 06, 2010, 01:03:33 AM
You need to see it just to watch Cyd Charisse'slegsdance!
Her and Donald O'Connor are about all I can tolerate from this film. I've never understood the canonization of it as the best musical ever. I know and admit that Gene Kelly was a masterful dancer, but on the other hand, if you were to play a drinking game with this film and had to do a shot each time he mugs for the camera, you'd die from alcohol poisoning. And unfortunately, he did it in every film he was in.
Watching Gene Kelly in a film is like...
(click to show/hide)
Post by: Antares on June 06, 2010, 01:06:22 AM
It's one of the most watchable and entertaining films ever made. Bloody wonderful.
Not to mention the most quotable in film history.
Post by: Antares on June 06, 2010, 01:13:46 AM
Just an excuse to post one of my favourite lines again! :P
While it's my favorite line too, I had to post this exchange also...
Capt. Louis Renault: How extravagant you are, throwing away women like that. Some day they may be scarce.
Capt. Louis Renault: What on earth brought you to Casablanca?
Rick Blaine: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
Capt. Louis Renault: The waters? What waters? We're in the desert.
Rick Blaine: I was misinformed.
Priceless. I'm not going to get involved in this discussion, my avatar speaks volumes for me. :training:
Post by: Kathy on June 06, 2010, 01:36:07 AM
Just an excuse to post one of my favourite lines again! :POK that line make me laugh.But with all the film I want I've just not enough money to take a gambling on something I'm not sure to like.
I upgraded to the 2-Disc Special Edition so I have an extra copy laying around. I'll send it to you once I find it.
I hate having to agree with Jon :tease: but this is a film that must be seen at least once. I seldom cry during films, yet this one is so touching it gets me every time.
Post by: Dragonfire on June 06, 2010, 02:06:43 AM
Post by: Tom on June 06, 2010, 06:54:32 PM
o.K. - my vote is:
Devdas (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0238936/).
I just wanted to watch this, but then I had to find out, that even though there is a Hindi audio track, there are no subtitles available. :(
And I refuse to watch the German dub. I will have to replace my copy someday.
You are free to request another movie instead.
Post by: Kathy on June 17, 2010, 09:47:52 PM
I upgraded to the 2-Disc Special Edition so I have an extra copy laying around. I'll send it to you once I find it.
Jimmy, I found the extra copy - are you interested?
Post by: Jimmy on June 17, 2010, 10:01:05 PM
Post by: Kathy on June 17, 2010, 10:14:10 PM
Post by: Jimmy on June 17, 2010, 10:19:43 PM
I would prefer to send you something first, I can't right now but when september will start a package will be on your way.
Post by: Kathy on June 17, 2010, 10:23:31 PM
Post by: Tom on June 20, 2010, 07:08:31 PM
Title: The Godfather (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Godfather) (http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)
Year: 1972
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Rating: 15
Length: 177 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.78
Audio: German: Dolby Digital 5.1, German: Dolby Digital 1, English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 1, Commentary: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Subtitles: Commentary, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish
Stars:
Marlon Brando
Al Pacino
James Caan
Richard Castellano
Robert Duvall
Plot:
Regarded as one of the best American films ever
by the American Film Institute, Francis ford Coppola's epic masterpiece features Marlon Brando in his Oscar®-winning* role as the patriarch of the Corleone family.The Godfather™ is a violent and chilling portrait of the Sicilian family's struggle to stay in power in a post-war America of corruption, deceit and betrayal. Coppola begins his legendary trilogy, masterfully balancing the story of the Corleone's family life and the ugly crime business in which they are engaged. Based on Mario Puzo's best-selling and featuring career-making performances by Al Pacino, James Caan and Robert Duvall, this searing and brilliant film garnered ten Academy Award® nominations, and won three including Best Picture of 1972.
*Best Actor in a Leading Role 1972
Awards:
| Academy Award | 1972 | Won | Best Actor | Marlon Brando (refused the award) |
| Academy Award | 1972 | Nominated | Best Costume Design | Anna Hill Johnstone |
| Academy Award | 1972 | Nominated | Best Director | Francis Ford Coppola |
| Academy Award | 1972 | Nominated | Best Film Editing | William Reynolds, Peter Zinner |
| Academy Award | 1972 | Won | Best Picture | Albert S. Ruddy (Producer) |
| Academy Award | 1972 | Nominated | Best Sound | Charles Grenzbach, Richard Portman, Chris Newman |
| Academy Award | 1972 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actor | Al Pacino |
| Academy Award | 1972 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actor | James Caan |
| Academy Award | 1972 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actor | Robert Duvall |
| Academy Award | 1972 | Won | Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola |
| AFI | 1972 | Won | 100 Years... 100 Movies (1998) | |
| AFI | 1972 | Won | 100 Years... 100 Movies (2007) | |
| AFI | 1972 | Won | 100 Years... 100 Quotes (2005) | "Quote": I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse. |
| AFI | 1972 | Won | 100 Years... 100 Thrills (2001) | |
| AFI | 1972 | Won | 100 Years... 25 Scores (2005) | "Composer": Nino Rota |
| American Cinema Editors Awards | 1973 | Nominated | Best Edited Feature Film | Peter Zinner |
| BAFTA | 1972 | Nominated | Actor | Marlon Brando |
| BAFTA | 1972 | Won | Anthony Asquith Memorial Award | Nino Rota |
| BAFTA | 1972 | Nominated | Costume Design | Anna Hill Johnstone |
| BAFTA | 1972 | Nominated | Most Promising Newcomer To Leading Film Roles | Al Pacino |
| BAFTA | 1972 | Nominated | Supporting Actor | Robert Duvall |
| David di Donatello | 1973 | Won | Miglior film straniero | Albert S. Ruddy |
| David di Donatello | 1973 | Won | Special David | Al Pacino |
| Directors Guild of America | 1973 | Won | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | Francis Ford Coppola, Fred C. Caruso, Fred T. Gallo, Steven P. Skloot |
| Golden Globe | 1972 | Nominated | Actor in a Leading Role - Drama | Al Pacino |
| Golden Globe | 1972 | Won | Actor in a Leading Role - Drama | Marlon Brando |
| Golden Globe | 1972 | Nominated | Actor in a Supporting Role | James Caan |
| Golden Globe | 1972 | Won | Director | Francis Ford Coppola |
| Golden Globe | 1972 | Won | Original Score | Nino Rota |
| Golden Globe | 1972 | Won | Picture - Drama | Albert S. Ruddy |
| Golden Globe | 1972 | Won | Screenplay | Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo |
| Grammy Awards | 1973 | Won | Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or TV Special | Nino Rota |
| National Board of Review Awards, USA | 1972 | Won | Best Supporting Actor | Al Pacino |
| Writers Guild of America Awards | 1973 | Won | Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium | Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola |
Extras:
Commentary
Scene Access
My Thoughts:
I never really liked movies about the mafia. So this movie never seemed like something I would enjoy. And I wasn't completely convinced otherwise, which will probably be incomprehensible to most of you. I simply have a hard time keeping interest in the ongoings in a movie, when there isn't a single character I can sympathise with.But I have to admit, that at the end I got curious about the second movie. It looks like it could be really interesting. The first movie seems to be a three-hour build-up to it.
Rating:
Post by: Najemikon on June 21, 2010, 06:42:25 PM
Post by: Achim on June 23, 2010, 03:31:37 AM
Personally, I prefer Part 1 over Part 2, but the latter is still a great film.
Post by: Tom on October 10, 2010, 09:46:44 PM
Title: Patriot Games (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_Games_(film)) (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)
Year: 1992
Director: Phillip Noyce
Writing: Tom Clancy (Original Material By), W. Peter Iliff (Screenwriter), Donald Stewart (Screenwriter)
Rating: 15
Length: 112 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, German: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, Czech: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, Hungarian: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, Polish: Dolby Digital 1
Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish
Stars:
Harrison Ford as Jack Ryan
Anne Archer as Cathy Ryan
Patrick Bergin as Kevin O'Donnell
Sean Bean as Sean Miller
Thora Birch as Sally Ryan
Plot:
Harrison Ford stars as Jack Ryan in this explosive thriller based on Tom Clancy's international best-seller. His days as an intelligence agent behind him, former CIA analyst Jack Ryan has travelled to London to vacation with his wife (Anne Archer, Fatal Attraction) and child (Thora Birch, All I want For Christmas). Meeting his family outside of Buckingham Palace, Ryan is caught in the middle of a terrorist attack on Lord Holmes (James Fox, The Russian House), a member of the Royal Family. Ryan helps to thwart Holmes' assailants and becomes a local hero. But Ryan's courageous act marks him as a target in the sights of the terrorist (Sean Bean, Stormy Monday) whose brother he killed. Now Ryan must return to action for the most vital assignment of his life: to save his family. Co-starring James Earl Jones (The Hunt For Red October).
Awards:
| AFI | 1992 | Nominated | 100 Years... 100 Thrills (2001) | |
| ASCAP Awards | 1993 | Won | Top Box Office Films | James Horner |
| Young Artist Awards | 1993 | Nominated | Best Young Actress Under Ten in a Motion Picture | Thora Birch |
Extras:
Scene Access
Trailers
My Thoughts:
I know that I have neglegted this thread, but it is not my fault that you only request movies that I never seem to get in the mood for :PA solid action thriller. Not necessarily my type of movie but I enjoyed it. Though it dragged towards the end. I felt the middle of the movie was the strongest.
Rating:
Post by: Najemikon on October 10, 2010, 09:51:26 PM
Post by: Tom on October 10, 2010, 09:54:10 PM
I always like the Jack Ryan movies, though they do plod somewhat. Have you seen Hunt for Red October?No, I haven't. Although I have heard that it is worthwhile to watch. My brother is a fan of this movie.
Post by: Najemikon on October 10, 2010, 10:04:33 PM
Red October is a great film though.
Post by: Kathy on October 10, 2010, 10:50:08 PM
Clancy is one of the few authors who I have a love/hate relationship with. He is a fine author in many ways but he might be the only one that I don't read every word he writes.
The problem, for me, is that he goes into way too much detail about every single thing. I don't care that a bolt is made of steel, is one inch in diameter. two inches long, is manufactured at Boeing Air Force, was made in 1947, was designed by Joe Blow, etc. etc. etc.
I would love to be the editor of his works because I would slash at least twenty five percent of his words from his novels. I don't even bother to get his new works because I know I'm going to spend time rolling my eyes at some of the things he writes.
Post by: hal9g on October 11, 2010, 02:43:02 AM
Post by: Tom on December 01, 2010, 09:07:26 PM
I have this movie since beginning of 2008... :-[
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/73/7321921659171.5f.jpg) (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Vom Winde Verweht
... I'll watch it this year! I swear an oath on it! :whateva:
And, Thorsten, did you watch it yet :devil:
Post by: kahless on December 01, 2010, 09:51:22 PM
I have this movie since beginning of 2008... :-[
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/73/7321921659171.5f.jpg) (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Vom Winde Verweht
... I'll watch it this year! I swear an oath on it! :whateva:
And, Thorsten, did you watch it yet :devil:
*GULP* not yet... :bag:
But later, I swear! :whateva::fingerchew:
Post by: Najemikon on December 01, 2010, 09:56:33 PM
Post by: Mustrum_Ridcully on December 01, 2010, 10:45:22 PM
Ahhh, come on, it's nothing to be afraid of ... possibly not quite as unwatchable as "Australia" ... :laugh: :hysterical:I have this movie since beginning of 2008... :-[
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/73/7321921659171.5f.jpg) (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Vom Winde Verweht
... I'll watch it this year! I swear an oath on it! :whateva:
And, Thorsten, did you watch it yet :devil:
*GULP* not yet... :bag:
But later, I swear! :whateva::fingerchew:
Post by: kahless on December 02, 2010, 06:48:07 AM
Ahhh, come on, it's nothing to be afraid of ... possibly not quite as unwatchable as "Australia" ... :laugh: :hysterical:I have this movie since beginning of 2008... :-[
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/73/7321921659171.5f.jpg) (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Vom Winde Verweht
... I'll watch it this year! I swear an oath on it! :whateva:
And, Thorsten, did you watch it yet :devil:
*GULP* not yet... :bag:
But later, I swear! :whateva::fingerchew:
Australia was not that bad IMHO... :-\
Post by: Critter on December 02, 2010, 07:07:25 AM
Australia was not that bad IMHO... :-\
I felt like it was nothing special. It looked pretty but the story didn't do it for me. Seemed to be a bunch of recycled ideas from earlier Australian films only not told as well.
Post by: Tom on January 05, 2011, 06:42:06 PM
I have this movie since beginning of 2008... :-[
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/73/7321921659171.5f.jpg) (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Vom Winde Verweht
... I'll watch it this year! I swear an oath on it! :whateva:
And, Thorsten, did you watch it yet :devil:
And, did you manage to watch it? :P
Post by: Rogmeister on January 05, 2011, 08:02:59 PM