+Mirumir Subscriber¹ Posted April 25, 2016 Subscriber¹ Share Posted April 25, 2016 5 hours ago, LaP said: Going by that poster it looks like another bad russian movie lol From the title Ekipaj to the burning plane and the 3 people standing in front of it with an i'm cool attitude it looks terrible lol No one is forcing you to go and watch it and everyone deserves an opinion, and I respect that. Still, the movie has set a new record locally and it's already grossed more than Avatar, Star Wars 7, and Stalingrad before it in the same period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaP Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) 9 hours ago, Mirumir said: No one is forcing you to go and watch it and everyone deserves an opinion, and I respect that. Still, the movie has set a new record locally and it's already grossed more than Avatar, Star Wars 7, and Stalingrad before it in the same period. It's not an opinion i've not seen the movie. More like a strange feeling of déjà vue while watching the poster and trailer. Stalingrad was **** bad imo. Such a wasted opportunity. From my past experiences russian movies are most of the time disappointing. Either they try to "copy" hollywood high budget blockbusters (Stalingrad, Watch trilogy, Taras Bulba, ...) or they make some bland depressing movies without any clear goal or closure (The Return, Leviathan, Elena, ...). Not that The Return, Leviathan and Elena are bad movies i just think they could have been better with a little bit more characters/story development. Russian history and culture is so rich i expect better from russian filmmakers. The potential is there for memorable movies. Edited April 25, 2016 by LaP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mirumir Subscriber¹ Posted April 25, 2016 Subscriber¹ Share Posted April 25, 2016 1 hour ago, LaP said: It's not an opinion i've not seen the movie. More like a strange feeling of déjà vue while watching the poster and trailer. Stalingrad was **** bad imo. Such a wasted opportunity. From my past experiences russian movies are most of the time disappointing. Either they try to "copy" hollywood high budget blockbusters (Stalingrad, Watch trilogy, Taras Bulba, ...) or they make some bland depressing movies without any clear goal or closure (The Return, Leviathan, Elena, ...). Not that The Return, Leviathan and Elena are bad movies i just think they could have been better with a little bit more characters/story development. Russian history and culture is so rich i expect better from russian filmmakers. The potential is there for memorable movies. If you only judge about the Russian Cinematography by those movies, all of those made by Zvyagintsev who hates Russia, you haven't seen anything, Leviathan is a Russian-made anti-Russian movie, that's how bad it is. It was most likely financed by the fifth column since it won a London award. The same goes for all the other films produced by Zvyagitsev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 22 hours ago, Mirumir said: If you only judge about the Russian Cinematography by those movies, all of those made by Zvyagintsev who hates Russia, you haven't seen anything, Leviathan is a Russian-made anti-Russian movie, that's how bad it is. It was most likely financed by the fifth column since it won a London award. The same goes for all the other films produced by Zvyagitsev. oy leviathan was boring What russian movies would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mirumir Subscriber¹ Posted April 26, 2016 Subscriber¹ Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, Draconian Guppy said: oy leviathan was boring What russian movies would you recommend? I could recommend some, but I guess the problem would be finding a translated or subtitled English version. In some cases, finding the Spanish version would be easier because of the friendship with Cuba. If you are completely new to the Russian scene and if you are interested in cartoons I'd start with these: The Scarlet Flower The Enchanted Boy The Snow Queen The Snow Maiden The Adventures of Mowgli Nu, Pogodi The Mystery of the Third Planet Then move on to watching: Morozko The Guest from the Future The Adventures of the Elektronik Old Man Khottabych Yeralash Amphibian Man Ivan Vasilievich: Back to the Future Kidnapping, Caucasian Style The Twelve Chairs The Diamond Arm Love and Pigeons Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears Scarecrow Please Accuse Klava K of My Death Love and Lies And: Viy Per Aspera Ad Astra Pirates of the 20th Century The Barber of Siberia Tried to sort them in the chronological order and by going from comedy, adventures, and drama to sci-fi, horror, action, and more drama Edited April 26, 2016 by Mirumir added a few more Draconian Guppy and The Evil Overlord 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 1 minute ago, Mirumir said: I could recommend some, but I guess the problem would be finding a translated or subtitled English version. In some cases, finding the Spanish version would be easier because of the friendship with Cuba. If you are completely new to the Russian scene and if you are interested in cartoons I'd start with these: The Scarlet Flower The Enchanted Boy The Snow Queen The Snow Maiden The Adventures of Mowgli Nu, Pogodi Then move on to watching: The Guest from the Future The Adventures of the Elektronik Old Man Khottabych Yeralash Ivan Vasilievich: Back to the Future Kidnapping, Caucasian Style The Twelve Chairs Love and Pigeons Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears Scarecrow Please Accuse Klava K of My Death And: Viy Per Aspera Ad Astra Pirates of the 20th Century The Barber of Siberia Tried to sort them in the chronological order and by going from comedy, adventures, and drama to sci-fi, horror, action, and more drama Nice list, I'll be sure to check them out. I Like cartoons also. Engrish subs to hard to find? I definitely don't like dubbed, loses the point IMO +Mirumir 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mirumir Subscriber¹ Posted April 26, 2016 Subscriber¹ Share Posted April 26, 2016 On 26/04/2016 at 8:29 AM, Draconian Guppy said: Nice list, I'll be sure to check them out. I Like cartoons also. Engrish subs to hard to find? I definitely don't like dubbed, loses the point IMO I agree and I don't know. Draconian Guppy 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 On 26/04/2016 at 8:37 AM, Mirumir said: I agree and I don't know. Aight, Ill let you know when I watch a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mirumir Subscriber¹ Posted April 26, 2016 Subscriber¹ Share Posted April 26, 2016 30 minutes ago, Draconian Guppy said: Aight, Ill let you know when I watch a couple. Sadly, that method is probably the only way But let's not delve into that... Ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copernic Reporter Posted April 26, 2016 Reporter Share Posted April 26, 2016 6/10 Decent story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mirumir Subscriber¹ Posted April 26, 2016 Subscriber¹ Share Posted April 26, 2016 2 hours ago, Mirumir said: The Snow Queen Quote Influence Hayao Miyazaki has stated that this film is one of his inspirations to work in animation. When he started his career, Miyazaki had a rough start and was thinking of leaving animation already. When he saw The Snow Queen, he admired it and continued working in anime. And here's a trailer for the sequel: Quote The Snow Queen is a 2012 Russian-French-American-Emirati-Iranian 3D computer-animated adventure fantasy comedy family film And the sequel of the sequel https://youtu.be/ZVlKB97Pl-c Draconian Guppy 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mirumir Subscriber¹ Posted April 26, 2016 Subscriber¹ Share Posted April 26, 2016 Tale of Tales 4.5/5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted April 26, 2016 MVC Share Posted April 26, 2016 2 / 5 So I watched the movie "Steve Jobs" last night, what a snooze fest! It was a horrible movie. It wasn't even very historically accurate. When it was first announced that Michael Fassbender (or Fenderbender as I call him) was going to play Steve Jobs, I was like ....WTF. Well, after watching the movie that is still my opinion on that casting choice ...WTF. My dad after watching it made a very good observation. Spoiler Almost the entire movie takes place 30 mins before several big announcements / keynotes. My dad asked, "Did all the important things happen behind stage before the big announcements" It was so stupid. What a waste of what could have been amazing movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 Enough of all this oh the Russian movie is crap garbage I posted world cinema movies in the last year movie thread (Bollywood specifically) and no one batted an eyelid! You don't want to watch it, fine, don't, THE THREAD TITLE IS 'WHAT WAS THE LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED' and not 'what was the last movie forwarded by a Russian guy that I can criticize even though I haven't watched, nor do I intend to!' Ian W, Draggendrop and Draconian Guppy 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 Victor Frankenstein (2015) 6.5/10 It was an ok movie, good effects, Daniel Radcliffe played a less than fair Igor, James McAvoy was trying too hard to recapture the intensity of the original, but it was still watchable in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggendrop Veteran Posted April 27, 2016 Veteran Share Posted April 27, 2016 As mentioned, the first post in this thread, states the topic. Bashing is not. Thank you The Evil Overlord 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4CxbqFxVnstmA Veteran Posted April 28, 2016 Veteran Share Posted April 28, 2016 I don't know much myself about Russian cinema, but I have to admit I quite liked the Russian/American Hardcore Henry. It was a bit disconcerting at times, but a bit of a trip in terms of cinematography. I don't know that I would watch it again, but, well, I was never bored with it. +Mirumir and The Evil Overlord 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mirumir Subscriber¹ Posted April 28, 2016 Subscriber¹ Share Posted April 28, 2016 An easy 4 out 5. The Evil Overlord 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 Captain America, Civil War (Cineworld Wolverhampton) 8/10 Not sure why it's listed as May 6, but hey, Cineworld Wolverhampton listed it's release as April 29 Enjoyable from start to finish, Action Scenes as to be expected from the franchise, good storyline.. Can't say much more as I'll spoil it for those who haven't watched it +Mirumir 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mirumir Subscriber¹ Posted May 1, 2016 Subscriber¹ Share Posted May 1, 2016 Enjoyed it from start to finish. The Evil Overlord 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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+JHBrown Subscriber¹ Posted May 1, 2016 Subscriber¹ Share Posted May 1, 2016 I took the family to see this movie, and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. 8/10 The Evil Overlord and +E.Worm Jimmy 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+virtorio MVC Posted May 1, 2016 MVC Share Posted May 1, 2016 Krampus 4/5 - Really good, closer to something like Gremlins than Trick R Treat. Something I would have been well into as a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack W Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Star Wars: The Force Awakens. 8/10 My first fully watched Star Wars film (I know, I'm slow) but thoroughly enjoyed it, and even bought one of those BB-8 droids to go along with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 The Wraith 9.5/10 One of my all time favourite movies, Charlie Sheen, Sherilyn Fenn, (with her boobs out in some scenes ) And that Chrysler PPG Pace Car... +Raze and +Mirumir 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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