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Seen any good movies?

"Good movies?"
That's almost 'oxymoronic' given today's Hollywood standards and leanings.

The ones I saw I thought were great but I have been avoiding the flash bang ones destined to become video games.

Warhorse. I am not a horse owner and have no affiliation with horses, other that the iron one (R1200R) that lives in my garage, but I found both of these movies will lift your spirits and restore your faith that humans can have an emotional attachment to animals that is lifechanging. Bill

:thumb I agree, this is very nice movie.
 
Excellent actually. I saw the entire Swedish series and thought they were great, and was afraid the US version would be too Hollywood. It's not - follows the book story quite well, performances are excellent and really outstanding by Rooney Mara as Lisbeth.

Rooney Mara went above and beyond for the roll. Besides getting all the piercings shown in the movie for real - she also learned to ride a motorcycle since the motorcycle (unlike the Swedish version) is at least a minor character in the movie.

The riding scenes are great - some very skilled and ballsy riding. I don't think she did all the riding, but apparently she wasn't doubled for a lot of the movie. There are some interesting websites about the motorcycle(s) that were made for the movie (the reason for the "s" is - there were three identical ones made to withstand the rigors of film use.)

It's called "The Feel-Bad Movie of the Christmas Season" - and it sort of is, but it's also quite good (but dark) and intricate enough to keep my attention through the entire movie (and leaves me with the intention of owning it when it comes out on BlueRay..)

1-4 stars - this gets 4 stars from me. :drink

+1 on GWTDT. we also read all the books and saw all 3 Swedish films, only the first of which we thought was really good, number 2 wasn't good at all, and 3 pulled it out in the end.

Hollywood's version came out alright tho, in spite of having to overcome a major (IMO) obstacle of meeting the standards set in casting alone that the Swedish films established over a year ago. in this regard, only Rooney Mara pulled it out, totally nailing the part of Lisbeth Salander, by completely immersing herself in the character. to me, Daniel Craig is only partly believable in the role of Mikael Blomkvist.

the film was pretty much dead on, tho i'm trying to imagine viewing it without having the benefit of having read the books and seen the Swedish films... the story line seemed a bit jerky but i guess the overall substance [of the novel] was there, solid enough. Fincher changed the storyline a bit but only in one instance was it rather significant, i thought- though admittedly it didn't detract from our enjoyment of the film, so not a game changer. his collaboration with Trent Reznor for the soundtrack DID help however, i must say- i'm a rock-n-roll fan anyway. BUT i admit i didn't *get* the cover of Led Zepplin's Immigrant Song until i was seated in the theater, and then i was like "oh yeah- it's Trent Reznor."

Ultimately, we liked Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, or at least didn't NOT like it!

oh, the fact that my buddy Justin Kell built the bikes and trained Ms Mara to ride (she was NOT at first enthusiastic but warmed to the concept and eventually rode well) helped perhaps more than a little. the bike here is featured more prominently than in the Swedish films. below is a link to the story of the CB 350s that Glory Motor Works built for the film.

http://www.bikeexif.com/motorcycle-movie
 
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

is a tense, down tempo spy thriller.
Gary Oldman is brilliant. the casting, in general, is pretty great. we liked it, now i gotta go back and read the book.
 
This is a classic....wish I could have found the trailer. More here http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083717/

Cannery Row

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I attended a Foreign Film Festival this past week.

I like animations thanks to Rango, Tin Tin and now Chico & Rita

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Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, this is the story of a love affair between two musicians which spans six decades, numerous countries and political regimes. In 1948, Chico is a hotshot jazz pianist living in Havana, where his reputation as a ladies' man nearly outshines his talent at the keyboard. When Chico sees Rita singing at a nightclub, it's love at first sight. After a quarrel, Rita is approached by an American talent scout and travels with him to New York. Not wanting to lose Rita, Chico and his best friend, Ramon, follow her to the Big Apple. This is a colorful and pulsing work of unusual charm.
"A visually hypnotic, musically electric film.ÔÇØ -Hollywood Reporter

I liked the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo but for those that like a Hitchcock style and even crazier checkout WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN. It reminded me of one of my clients about 35 years ago.

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A suspenseful and gripping psychological thriller, this film explores the complex and difficult relationship between a mother and her son. Tilda Swinton, in a tour-de-force, Golden Globe-nominated performance, plays a mother contending with the increasing malevolence of her first-born child, Kevin. Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, this film explores the question of nature versus nurture in new ways, as Eva's culpability is measured against Kevin's criminal behavior. Ramsay's masterful storytelling simultaneously combines a provocative moral ambiguity with compelling narrative, and builds to a chilling, unforgettable climax.


ÔÇ£Acting doesn't get much better than the subtly brilliant display put on by Tilda Swinton.ÔÇØ -Rolling Stone
 
Albert Nobbs

IMO Glenn Close should have won the Academy Award for this performace.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EollFzgHQws

Five-time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close plays the title character, a woman disguised as a man in order to work and survive in 19th century Ireland. Some thirty years after beginning this charade, she finds herself trapped in a prison of her own making as she seeks new love to change her life. The prestigious international cast includes Oscar nominee Janet McTeer, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Brenda Fricker and Brendan Gleason.

“’Albert Nobbs’ is a film of great texture and tenderness, and the actors are a joy to behold.”-Detroit News

The Kid with the Bike ........... brilliant !

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Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival, this deeply moving film delves into the emotional life of boy searching for his father. Determined to be reunited, the boy’s quest for his father becomes an odyssey as he travels by bicycle along busy streets in his single-minded pursuit. A kind-hearted woman, who generously agrees to watch over the boy, tries to tame his anger with love and acceptance. The film is filled with grace and a deep understanding of the complicated nature of love and loss. It reminds us that the most compelling stories are unfolding in real life rather than in outer space or some other place that cinema usually takes us.


“Terrific…An edge-of-your-seat emotional roller coaster ride…often heart-rending and completely worth it…Not a second is wasted and every scene has a purpose.” -Salon
 
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This is an Iranian film and it is excellent !!!

A SEPARATION

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Winner of the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, this is a highly nuanced, deeply human film. Set in contemporary Iran, it is a compelling drama filled with universal themes and ethical dilemmas. Simin wants to leave Iran with her husband, Nader, and their daughter. When Nader refuses to leave behind his elderly father, Simin files for divorce and returns to her parents' home alone. In his wifeÔÇÖs absence, Nader hires a young woman to assist with his father, hoping that his life will return to normal. When he discovers that the new maid has been keeping secrets, he realizes that there is more on the line than just his marriage.


ÔÇ£A constant surprise, a film that captures the drama and suspense of real life.ÔÇØ-NPR
 
ONE WEEK

OK, ok, two weaknesses here... 1) A motorcycle movie, 2) A movie that showcases the splendor of Canada. But a brilliant film none the less.

The trailer pitch --
"ONE WEEK tells the story of 20-something Ben Tyler (Joshua Jackson), who flees from an impending marriage, a ho-hum job, and a recent diagnosis in an attempt to live life to the fullest. His misguided road trip on a vintage motorcycle becomes an adventure of self-discovery set against the great Canadian landscape."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=eqD9Dm_DMN8
 
Tom Hanks....Julia Roberts....How can you really go wrong?

Larry Crowne

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The move also emphasizes the theory of how much fun you can have on a small motorcycle!
 
Salmon Fishing In The Yemen

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An excellent movie, great acting, wonderful fishing scenes in Scotland and conflicts between interests.

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Monsieur Lazhar

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Academy Award Nominated MONSIEUR LAZHAR. The story of an Algerian immigrant substitute teacher who brings emotional stability to a Montreal middle school class shaken by the suicide of their well-liked teacher.

Young Goethe in Love

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A German film and Academy Award Nominated. The Sorrows of Young Werther put to the screen for the academics, the romantic hearts and those wishing to see a well made film about a dimly lite time. Excellent acting and nice German countryside.
 
Peter Sellers

"The Party". If you don't laff your ass off in the first five minutes, you're dead.
 
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