Movies! Movies! Movies! (Non-Japanese)

[bmwracer]

kenjilina wrote:

it's actually set here in england!!!!

H.G. Wells was a Brit, wasn't he?

[qilver]

SubaruWRX wrote:

I've watched it 5 times now.

probably the same for me, 5 or 6 times now. after awhile you start remembering lines and scenes from the movie.

[shoujo22]

bmwracer wrote:

How long is looooong? Charlie has gotten good reviews, but it seems that most agree that the Willy Wonka character is creepy, particularly compared to the Gene Wilder version...

Looooooooong = Since before I could actually read. My dad said that I used to sit on my pottie (sp?) with comic books like an old man or something .

I thought that Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was good, but I just like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory more. I guess its just because I'm used to it. Been a fan since childhood. The Oompa Loompa's scared the crap out of me though . That's really odd considering the fact that I wasn't afraid of a single scary movie as a child .
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Hello there ^_^

[K.T.Tran]

I remember them Oompa Loompa's. They were weird and funny
I thought Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was a very strange movie when I saw it many years back (I sound like an old man )
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[qilver]

K.T.Tran wrote:

I remember them Oompa Loompa's. They were weird and funny I thought Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was a very strange movie when I saw it many years back (I sound like an old man )

not even dude, don't think your old, besides age is just a number, ne?
heh. lol

choc. factory, yeah i remember that one, way back. classic.

[trish82690]

When I first saw this movie, I thought it over-the-top boring and stupid. I fell asleep only after watching 10 minutes of it. Then in June I saw it on TV, dunno where it started off, but I decided to give it one more time(kept passing it in the video rental store). Watched it without sleeping, my god, fell in love with it. I dunno if it was either Scarlett's or Bill's performance, but I loved it. The weird chemistry they had with eachother was ackward, but so geniune. It was almost as if it was taboo for them. Poor Bill was stuck in a mid-life crisis, was thinking if it was best for him to leave or stay. But he knew what was right. I loved the storyline, and to me, it's so short. Possibly one of Scarlett's golden performances, I thought it was awesome.

[qilver]

trish82690 wrote:

When I first saw this movie, I thought it over-the-top boring and stupid. I fell asleep only after watching 10 minutes of it. Then in June I saw it on TV, dunno where it started off, but I decided to give it one more time(kept passing it in the video rental store). Watched it without sleeping, my god, fell in love with it. I dunno if it was either Scarlett's or Bill's performance, but I loved it. The weird chemistry they had with eachother was ackward, but so geniune. It was almost as if it was taboo for them. Poor Bill was stuck in a mid-life crisis, was thinking if it was best for him to leave or stay. But he knew what was right. I loved the storyline, and to me, it's so short. Possibly one of Scarlett's golden performances, I thought it was awesome.

yeah, have to agree with you, although, i didn't dislike the movie the first time i saw it, but as i watched it over and over, i grew to like it and appreciate it more. I began to appreciate the characters more in the film and thought Bill Murray and Scarlett did a great job acting. It was a slow plot in the movie, but it was funny and different and of course all about Tokyo, Japan.

[Enna]

trish82690 wrote:

When I first saw this movie, I thought it over-the-top boring and stupid. I fell asleep only after watching 10 minutes of it. Then in June I saw it on TV, dunno where it started off, but I decided to give it one more time(kept passing it in the video rental store). Watched it without sleeping, my god, fell in love with it. I dunno if it was either Scarlett's or Bill's performance, but I loved it. The weird chemistry they had with eachother was ackward, but so geniune. It was almost as if it was taboo for them. Poor Bill was stuck in a mid-life crisis, was thinking if it was best for him to leave or stay. But he knew what was right. I loved the storyline, and to me, it's so short. Possibly one of Scarlett's golden performances, I thought it was awesome.

Hi trish82690,

Welcome! I first saw this movie in a NYC movie theatre along with a friend from Japan. I fell in love with it right away. My friend from Tokyo recognized all the areas they filmed. So for me it felt like visiting Tokyo and for him it reminded him of home. I guess I can understand why some people just don't 'get' how really special this movie is. For me I enjoy the journey that "Lost in Translation" takes you on. I also love the music in it too. Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson were perfectly cast for their parts. It is nice to read that you gave this movie a second chance and enjoyed it. Since my first viewing I think I have seen it at least 6 or 7 times on a movie channel on TV. Each time it just keeps getting better and better. I am so glad I found some fellow "Lost in Translation" fans here.


BTW I love your avatar. Jeremy Piven is one of my favorite actors. Did you ever see him in the movie "Serendipity" along with his RL buddy John Cusack? Too good!!!!

[z123_us]

trish82690 wrote:

When I first saw this movie, I thought it over-the-top boring and stupid. I fell asleep only after watching 10 minutes of it. Then in June I saw it on TV, dunno where it started off, but I decided to give it one more time(kept passing it in the video rental store). Watched it without sleeping, my god, fell in love with it. I dunno if it was either Scarlett's or Bill's performance, but I loved it. The weird chemistry they had with eachother was ackward, but so geniune. It was almost as if it was taboo for them. Poor Bill was stuck in a mid-life crisis, was thinking if it was best for him to leave or stay. But he knew what was right. I loved the storyline, and to me, it's so short. Possibly one of Scarlett's golden performances, I thought it was awesome.

I also luved the movie the first time itself .... the cool, natural and so life like atmosphere of the actors in daily life ... and yet ... BANG .. ALL the contrasts for them to be in a totally alien country in terms of communication power .... so real and yet so funny in a sarcastic yet suttle way ...

luv the movie and especially Bill murray ..... super cool

[qilver]

z123_us wrote:

I also luved the movie the first time itself .... the cool, natural and so life like atmosphere of the actors in daily life ... and yet ... BANG .. ALL the contrasts for them to be in a totally alien country in terms of communication power .... so real and yet so funny in a sarcastic yet suttle way ... luv the movie and especially Bill murray ..... super cool

definitely, the sarcasm and etc....
makes for a funny movie. I think that they are there not really by desire to be in that area so much, but more for the job, and etc...
I would be there for it all. But not knowing the language and culture, would be something i could relate somewhat. Although i would like to learn the language and culture, which would be helpful in the future.

[trish82690]

Enna wrote:

Hi trish82690, Welcome! I first saw this movie in a NYC movie theatre along with a friend from Japan. I fell in love with it right away. My friend from Tokyo recognized all the areas they filmed. So for me it felt like visiting Tokyo and for him it reminded him of home. I guess I can understand why some people just don't 'get' how really special this movie is. For me I enjoy the journey that "Lost in Translation" takes you on. I also love the music in it too. Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson were perfectly cast for their parts. It is nice to read that you gave this movie a second chance and enjoyed it. Since my first viewing I think I have seen it at least 6 or 7 times on a movie channel on TV. Each time it just keeps getting better and better. I am so glad I found some fellow "Lost in Translation" fans here. BTW I love your avatar. Jeremy Piven is one of my favorite actors. Did you ever see him in the movie "Serendipity" along with his RL buddy John Cusack? Too good!!!!

The movie is really great once you watch it fully. I'm the kindof person who doesn't really like quiet movies, except if it's a good one(ex. Beijing Bicycle, Chaos). Yea, I agree, the movie gets better everytime I watch it, it's one quality movie

yess, another fan! No, actually I haven't seen that movie, but tomorrow I'mm definitely renting it(the storyline sounds so good). I'm also trying to see PCU

[witica]

shoujo22 wrote:

Looooooooong = Since before I could actually read. My dad said that I used to sit on my pottie (sp?) with comic books like an old man or something . I thought that Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was good, but I just like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory more. I guess its just because I'm used to it. Been a fan since childhood. The Oompa Loompa's scared the crap out of me though . That's really odd considering the fact that I wasn't afraid of a single scary movie as a child .

the oompa loompa scared you? are you kidding?

well, i just came back from watching the island. i thought the special effects for that movie was awesome. although the story lacked a little punch to it. anyone else saw it?

[z123_us]

Old movies but well i saw them today

1- Minority report - liked it a LOT, great plot and well i love watchin sci-fi stuff..

2- terminator 3 - was also interesting ... not the best of movies ... but well i guess we definitely have more coming from the look of it

[Enna]

And what did I watch today for the umpteenth time???? Why "Lost in Translation" of course. Still love the scenes and the music when she visits Kyoto. Noticed a few of the goofs but found looking for them too distracting.

[qilver]

z123_us wrote:

Old movies but well i saw them today 1- Minority report - liked it a LOT, great plot and well i love watchin sci-fi stuff.. 2- terminator 3 - was also interesting ... not the best of movies ... but well i guess we definitely have more coming from the look of it

minority report, was ok.
T3 was good for the action, plot was just ok, arnold was his usual self, good for the role.

[z123_us]

Enna wrote:

And what did I watch today for the umpteenth time???? Why "Lost in Translation" of course. Still love the scenes and the music when she visits Kyoto. Noticed a few of the goofs but found looking for them too distracting.

... way to go brother .... that is 1 movie on my system that i have never even thought of deleting ... others come, i see and then delete them

[qilver]

Enna wrote:

And what did I watch today for the umpteenth time???? Why "Lost in Translation" of course. Still love the scenes and the music when she visits Kyoto. Noticed a few of the goofs but found looking for them too distracting.

that is cool that they showed her in Kyoto station/Kyoto Imperial palace, unfortunately, i didn't get to see imperial palace in Kyoto.
Just wished in the movie, they showed longer scenes of her in Kyoto.

[z123_us]

qilver wrote:

minority report, was ok. T3 was good for the action, plot was just ok, arnold was his usual self, good for the role.

yeah exactly .. T3 was like the usual stuff u know .. nothin new from the usual T2 ... thats why found it to be okok

minority - well luv these new concepts in sci-fi movies .... like i luved matrix also ... so thats why this was also fun

[qilver]

z123_us wrote:

yeah exactly .. T3 was like the usual stuff u know .. nothin new from the usual T2 ... thats why found it to be okok minority - well luv these new concepts in sci-fi movies .... like i luved matrix also ... so thats why this was also fun

for me, I liked THE Lord of the Rings the best, but it is a super long movie, and it is a deep movie.

[z123_us]

qilver wrote:

for me, I liked THE Lord of the Rings the best, but it is a super long movie, and it is a deep movie.

yeah that was also fun

but my preference 1 would always be these sci-fi, new high tech or star, spaceship kinda stuff .. i luv it .. always have