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Death Proof (2007)
Death Proof
Death Proof is an action movie made by Quentin Tarantino. The subject is about stuntman Mike (Kurt Russell) who terrorises women with his Muscle Cars in Texas. In the end three women in a '70 Dodge Challenger turn the whole thing and finally beat Mike quite hard. The movie is an homage to the B-movies of the 1970's and it does very well on this. With cool dialogues, cool car stunts and an overall bunch of action it keeps the viewer eyes nailed to the TV until the end. I really think people who like this kind of movies should watch it because it's really a masterpiece of Quentin Tarantino. The composition of all the different things make it quite different to other movies and there is no time when this all could get boring.
Whale Rider (2002)
great!
I think Whale Rider is a great and incredibly moving film. When I've seen it first i wanted to watch it right again because i liked it that much. The astonishing acting of Keisha Castle-Hudges and the way the camera direction is done gives the whole film an unexpected authenticity which makes the movie look like a documentation film and gives the viewer the impression of being in the middle of it. That everything is linked together but often unexpressed supports this effect.
The film makes you want to discover the culture of the Maori and whole New Zealand. After having watched it you want to know if it's realistic shown in the film or if it isn't realistic what would have been it.
It's one of my favorite movies and I think the message of it, that we should fight for our rights and what we deserve is a very important one.
The Departed (2006)
Confusing yet thrilling plot
This is one of the best gangster movies, I've ever seen. The story is quiet confusing but at the same time really conclusive.
In the beginning there's nothing really special, you see a young guy (Matt Damon) infiltrating the Massachusets States Police and delivering information to his friend and boss of the Irish Mafia Costello (Jack Nicholson). But not long after he is grouped into a new unit, an other young guy (Leonardo DiCaprio) begins to work for the Police and in turn infiltrates Costello's gang. That's when the story becomes exciting. As the two characters get used to their new environments, the viewer often doesn't really know anymore who is the good guy and who the bad guy. You might not know who is more sympathetic to you until the end which is very abrupt and, in my opinion, a little bit special.
Although the plot sounds really nice (and it is of course!), also this movie has its faults. The two main characters advance in their ranks really fast, which is not really realistic. Also both of them work straight for their side. I think good and bad can't be defined like black and white, but like tones of gray, and so the characters should act too.
There are negative points in this movie, nobody can deny it. But the positive side of the movie is clearly dominant. It's a must for fans of gangster movies and I totally recommend it to everyone who likes a thrilling plot and lots of action.
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Good Will Hunting
Good Will Hunting is a moving drama which talks about what makes life livable.
Although Will grew up in humble circumstances and with no parents he's a very talented young man with a great memory and an enormous ability to solve complex mathematics problem.
Because Will's such a genius and had read that many books he thinks to know everything about life. It's Sean – a psychiatrist – who shows him that he doesn't. Will starts to understand that there are things in life you can't read or learn but you have to experience. So as love.
The movie shows in a great way that there are things we can't explain logically. And that it's worth to fight for the one you love. Even if it means that you have to change your life or give something else up. Especially the end, where Will gives up his old life for a girl is very memorable and moving.
How High (2001)
How High
What is that stench?" Oh, that's my cologne, cannabis for men." How High is a must see for all people all over the world who like movies about weed. The movie is very innovative and funny and you won't be bored one minute while watching it. It's about two young, black men, called Silas and Jamal, who don't have any prospects in their lives until Silas' best friend Ivory dies. Silas uses his ashes as a fertilizer for some of his new cannabis plants. Smoking Silas' marijuana called "Ivory", Silas and Jamal get to know each other in front of the building they are going to do the entrance exam for college. They soon realize that Ivory appears as a ghost as soon as they start smoking "Ivory". Both of them pass the exam with perfect scores and they decide to go to college...
The main roles of Silas and Jamal are played by two famous rappers called Method Man and Redman, who have got lots of good feedbacks for their excellent acting. Soundtracks were taken from their current album, which has the same name as the movie. Camera doesn't switch a lot what makes the movie very slow.
To sum up, there has never been a movie like "How High" before what makes it very revolutionary. It gives you another, humorous view of how life on campus could be.
Avatar (2009)
Masterpiece! Must see!
I saw the masterpiece "Avatar", an epic movie from James Cameron, some time ago over an internet site and some days later also a second time in cinema. It was seriously the best film I've ever seen.
The plot is rather simple for a film which is almost three hours long, but you really can feel whats going on in the inside of the characters. Acting isn't really important in this film because most of the film is made by technology, but the acting which is done is really nice. The music always fits perfectly to the mood of the film. The best part next to the plot is of course the mind blowing use of technology. They used the relatively new 3-D technology like they've been working with it for ages.
As we know today, "Avatar" broke a lot of records in film history, 14 nominees for Oscars, 33 other winnings, which show that this film is definitely a masterpiece in the history of cinema and shows whats possible these days with our technology.
The Great Debaters (2007)
Dave Luthi: film review
I saw this excellent movie about a year ago and I was really moved by the story, especially because it's based on a true piece of history.
The movie is very thrilling and exciting. The problem of racism is perfectly illustrated by the segregation of black and white people in school. The situation of African Americans in the 1930s is very well represented in this movie.
The actors did a very convincing job. They were able to convey the fear, severity, hope and anxiety of each character to the audience. The alteration of the quality of each debater is very well performed. Every debate following a previous one increases your tension. The final debate against Harvard is simply mind-blowing and moving!
Denzel Washington did a great job as a Director and deserves high praise for this wonderful movie.
Titanic (1997)
Titanic
How long does it take until a passenger liner is gone under? Ten minutes? Half an hour? No; it's almost incredible but it can take more then three hours. Titanic, a big passenger liner is on his way from England to the USA. During the journey a rich, young women called Rose meets the young, poor Jack Dowson. After seeing the trailer you know everything what will happen. It's a love story with tragic end like you have seen in a lot of movies. The plot is absolutely hackneyed. The first two hours are terribly boring and kitschy. A man meets a woman. They fall in love. That's all. Furthermore, the move is accompanied by the ugly voice of Celin Dion with her overrated song, my heart will go on, which consists only few chords. In short, the movie is no worth seeing.
Forrest Gump (1994)
Hello Forrest =)
He made a great step forward literally.. First he had his legs wrapped in iron and later he ran through the hole United States, just because he wanted to run, just carefree. This person has to be kind of naive or not? From the little kid that got mobbed to a national personality- that's the story of Forrest, Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump was actually the first movie that made me cry at the end. One now might think that it is a really sad story but there's also a lot of happiness in there. All that great things that naive Forrest experiences made me laugh.
Although it is a quite long movie I could watch it again and again just because it's also very funny sometimes, it's the mix, I think between sadness and happiness that makes this movie one of the greatest ever.
Banlieue 13: Ultimatum (2009)
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Typical french action-film as we already know it from taxi, the 5th element and other films of the famous director Luc Besson. David Belle, the founder and master in the trend-sport "parcour" shows his best moves. Although the film is VERY unrealistic through scenes like meetings with the president, bombs to destroy the ghetto around Paris or jumps through windows directly into the car, i really like it because it's a typical funny and action-filled movie as we know it from Luc Besson, and it reminds me slightly of "The Transporter" , maybe because Cyril Raffaelli almost looks the same as Jason Statham and also their fight-styles are similar. One thing i have to say is, that after the first film the story is a little bit repeating itself, the fights between the gangs and the drama around "banlieue 13" were already in the previous story, but in fact most of the viewers don't want to see a intelligent film with deep background, the incredible moves, jumps and fights between David Belle and the Police, the Action around the "ghettogangs", thats what convinces me to like this film.
Troy (2004)
Wonderful historic film
Troy- a city that isn't existing anymore and it's also blurry if it ever existed. The story behind this city was written by Homer in the 'Ilias'. Those who bothered to read this enormous book, recognized that it's almost impossible to create a film out of it. However, the director Wolfgang Petersen resolved the problem and brought in the most important part of the 'Ilias' in the film. Hats off! For me the film is a piece of art and can be compared with other historic films like 'Gladiator', 'Kingdom of Heaven' or 'Alexander'. But why is that film so brilliant? First of all the plot beautiful especially the beach and the city with its high wall and the palace. As I know it took the film-crew months to build up this background scenery. Secondly, the actors did an amazing job, especially Eric Bana as Hector. I've never heard about him until I've seen the film. For once also Brad Pitt was doing well as a thoughtful Achilles. A very emotional music is going along with the whole film and it fortifies the alliance between viewer and the characters. Because it's also played during fitting scenes it gives the film a certain credibility.
To sum up, 'Troy' is a wonderful film for history-interested people and is casted with fantastic actors. The music is also doing its part by influencing the viewer even stronger. 'Troy' is definitely a "Must-see", otherwise there would be a gap of ancient Greek culture and history.
Step Up (2006)
Step Up - funny, emotional, exciting!
I think the movie Step Up is a great film, the story is funny but it has its moving parts as well and the balance between them is very good. The whole story is entertaining and sometimes it is also quite exciting.
I think the actors are both extraordinarily good dancers and they act really good as well. The story isn't that new, but it's a good, interesting story. Anyway, in this film the dancing is more important than the story and the dancing is very beautiful and really impressive.
I think we can make the best comparison with the sequel of Step Up, Step Up to the Streets. I like the second one too, but I prefer the first one. In Step Up to the Streets the story is a bit more interesting and more inventive, but the dancing isn't as good as in Step Up.
In conclusion I would say if you are a fan of dancing, then it is really worth seeing Step Up.
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
A mind-blowing bloodbath!
Inglourious Basterds is an absolutely outstanding new masterpiece of Quentin Tarantino. Although WW2 is a complete new direction for him, Tarantino manages to keep his unique style. Once again you have to laugh about things which are anything but funny, especially about the way Landa verbally tortures people such as Shoshanna or the Farmer at the beginning. The mostly very long dialogs are truly fantastic and because Christopher Waltz plays so well, you will admire the whole movie and discover an absolutely new kind of humor (especially if this is your first Tarantino Movie).
Due to its brutality (Hitler getting shot dozens of times i.e.) it's not made for everyone, but if you can somehow fight yourself to watch it, you will hopefully see and respect this valuable contribution to global culture!
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
Breakfast at Tiffany's
This great movie is a impressive mix of melancholy and fun. Audrey Hepburn's performance as the young naïve and eccentric Holly Golightly is absolutely memorable. This two names will always belong together in the movie industry. It's a must-see movie, incomparable with other films and is just fitting in the genre of classics.
It's very moving how Holly lives alone only with her cat in a tiny apartment in New York and is still dreaming of a better future with her brother Fred in South-America. She has no money and no real friends and she manages her existence by dating rich men who pay her money for the attire but then finally are standing in front of the closed door. Very entertaining!!! When Paul Varjak, a poor writer moves in the apartment above her, they become very good friends by discovering the faults but also the amenities of each other. The two neighbors are falling in love with different people and finally with each other. I love all these funny complications and affairs in this film! Also the soundtrack of this movie is a kind of magic and very gripping. "Moon River" from Henry Mancini sounds so hopefully and fainthearted. When I hear this song, I can just close my eyes and see Holly Golightly standing in the rain with the cat in her arms kissing Paul. "Moon River" is a homage to this fantastic movie and belongs to it like Audrey does.
This film consists of details, the charming actors and a wonderful soundtrack. Without anything of them it wouldn't be this classic which impressed several generations and people around the world. I love this movie and could watch it ever and ever again.
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Saving Private Ryan is really one of the most realistic and moving war movies that I've ever seen!
I've seen this film 2 weeks ago and I've never forgotten this dramatic film. It's not only a normal World War II film movie but a movie with a very moving story and many impressive scenes. It's a mus seen film because you really can imagine that you were accompanying the search troop which was looking for James Ryan. Some parts are filmed with hand cameras which have the effect that you're much more on the edge of your seat and thus it takes the character of a realistic documentary film. But also the typical war music makes you feel some shivers. With the actor Tom Hanks as captain John Miller you see a convincing major who plays his role as if he had never been doing something else. Personally I think that this is the best and most dramatic war movie I've ever seen. It really pushes you to think about the situations in war and about the army and all this stuff. I recommend Saving private Ryan" to everyone who likes war movies with partly true and impressive stories and who isn't scared if he sees sometimes some blood.
Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi (2001)
Masterpiece
Hayao Miyazaki made with "Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi" another remarkable and beautiful anime film. I really enjoyed watching it and I can fully understand why this movie is one of the most successful in Japanese history.
You can watch this film over and over again and you still find new details that you haven't discovered yet. But "Spirited Away" isn't just a feel-good movie, it is also criticizes certain things like, e.g. how modern society is treating the environment.
I can recommend this fantastic movie not only to children, certainly not!! Hayao Miyazaki just knows how to make films that you won't forget. "Mononoke Hime" and "Tonari no Totoro" are two other candidates...
Simply beautiful. A must-see movie.
The Game (1997)
Great film!
In my opinion, "The Game" is an absolutely breathtaking film and a great mix between an innovative concept and huge acting. It mixes the gripping ideas of producer David Fincher with the representation of a great main character by Michael Douglas.
The plot is based on a memorable mix between realistic and unrealistic features. The most exciting part of the story is probably the ending, when Nicholas realizes that the whole story was just a try from his brother to make him more natural and change his type of a greedy businessman. The superb acting strengthen this effect. The perspectives of the cameras are well-chosen, too.
So if you want to see a film with an extraordinary story about an egocentric businessman receiving a special birthday present from his brother, you should definitely watch this film
Free Rainer (2007)
A great anti-globalisation movie
Free Rainer is a German movie from 2008 starring well-known German actors Moritz Bleibtreu and Milan Peschel. Rainer (Moritz Bleibtreu) is a TV-producer whose only goal is to have the best quotes he can get, to have the most beautiful girls and as much cocaine as possible. After a hospital stay he realises, that he has stopped at nothing for his quotes. He decides to change his life; the guerrilla-campaign against the entertainment industry begins
This is one of the most entertaining movies I have ever seen. The story is very innovative and critical of society on a high level. 'Free Rainer' is a wonderful anti-globalisation movie, gripping and very entertaining. The actors did a great job; Hans Weingartner demonstrates again after 'Die Fetten Jahre Sind Vorbei', that he is one of the best German-speaking directors of today's industry. Last but not least also the soundtrack is wonderful, beautiful pop-songs math perfectly to the story.
'Free Rainer' is a must-see movie for all interested, critical of society (German-speaking) people!
10 out of 10 ranking-points for this movie!
Changeling (2008)
A very impressive movie, which makes you thinking
Before I saw this movie,I thought it might would be boring but then I watched it and now I think this film isn't boring at all. The film is made without special effects, this makes the story and the acting more important, and both of this are great, the story is gripping and even if you know it is a true story it is unbelievable. The most important role is the one of Angelina Jolie as Christine Collins, and with Angelina Jolie Clint Eastwood made the best choice he could. She acts fantastic and her acting makes this movie such impressing and because of her it is so memorable to.
I would recommend this movie to people who like gripping and impressive films, it is nothing for people who just go to cinema to laugh.
Twilight (2008)
an impressive film with a romantic story
If you are watching this impressive film, you will be involved immediately in its story. The catchy tale of Bella and Edward brought a huge smile to my face and I started dreaming. I love the film, even if it is not that extraordinary as the book on which it is based. Everybody should watch the film, because the story is awesome not only to read but also look at.
The young Bella Swan falls in love with the vampire Edward Cullen, so she starts to get in trouble
The actors are well chosen and every character fits perfectly to its role. There are mainly young actors to make it especially attractive for a youthful audience. The acting is moving and the music suits the film. The camera work is really understated.
This gripping and enjoyable film is for all those who like romantic stories with a whiff of mythology. It's a must-seen movie for every fan, but also for people who like fairy tales and supernatural love stories.
xXx: State of the Union (2005)
Action with good plot
Many fight-scenes, crashes by jeep or even by tanks, well-armed agents and secret offices under a ranch. This is xXx – Triple X. Right now, I've seen this movie two times. When I saw it for the first time, I found it great. And even while looking for the second time it retains it's excitement. Special arms and high-tech equipment are well-known from James-Bond-films. But it's not especially an one man show, there are different people who fight together against the US-minister of defence, who wants to take over the White House. It's a fantastic movie because of the good plot. It's about Agent Gibbons, the chief of a secret office under a farmhouse. They get attacked and only he and his assistant are able to flee. To find out, who attacked them, Gibbons has to recruit a new xXx-Specialagent. He chooses Darius Stone, an Ex-Navy SEAL soldier, from Gibbons earlier forces. Unfortunately Stone is at the moment in prison
Sometimes this film is disjointed, you don't understand for example why Stone is on an air-craft-carrier. But it's definitely a good entertainment after a hard week.
The Truman Show (1998)
The Truman Show - an original and innovative movie!
The movie starts exactly at the point, when Truman begins to realize, that he's living in a constructed reality soap opera: A light of the artificial night sky falls down and nearly hits him. But also the spectator of the movie begins to wonder about the strange things that happen to Truman.
By and by, the spectator gets aware of the fact, that Truman's life is filmed through thousands of hidden cameras and broadcasted live around the world, what makes the story so extraordinary.
So the movie is definitely not just about an all-day story, therefore I think that the plot is quite original and innovative. The fact that the spectator of the film gets inducted into Truman's secret even earlier than Truman himself makes his actions really funny and gripping.
However, the story of Truman isn't funny at all, it's rather tragic. The plot and the well- fitting music keep the film quite moving and the spectator begins to feel sympathy for Truman.
Finally, the movie turns out well, but the story keeps you thinking about today's TV and its influence on people.
All in all, the Truman Show is a beautiful movie with a fascinating story and moving background music, and though it's already more than 10 years old, I can thoroughly recommend you to watch it!
The Interpreter (2005)
best film ever!
The Interpreter is a memorable must-see-movie. Except from the interesting plot there is also great acting. Although it is a thriller it isn't just a "gunfire"-movie. Nicole Kidman who is playing Silvia Broome is an interpreter working at the United Nations in New York. She was growing up in the Republic of Matobo, a fictional African country. Edmond Zuwaine, actual president of Matobo, is very corrupt and tyrannical. Therefore the UN is considering indicting him to trial in the International Criminal Court. Silvias parents and her sister were killed by land mines laid by Zuwaine. An evening Silvia hears in the UN-building that someone is planning an assassination to kill Zuwaine. Now it is the job of th United States Secret Service to protect Zuwaine as well as Silvia. Because of her past the Secret Service is very skeptical. At the end it transpired that the assassination was a sham. Zuwaine wanted to raise up his social prestige.
There are many breathtaking scenes, where you really get scared. But above all it is a very impressive and emotional movie. So, don't wait--> just watch it.
The Hangover (2009)
a very funny comedy
Without any doubt this was definitely one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. Don't expect a cinematic masterpiece but if you're looking forward to an entertaining movie full of unpredictable jokes and situations this could be it.
The Hangover tells the story of four guys who take off to Las Vegas for a bachelor party. After a tough night they don't remember anything and above all is the groom-to-be missing. The other three men start reconstructing their passed night, trying to find their lost friend.
The extremely funny story is supported by well-known and very entertaining music as well as by the impressive and beautiful scenery of Nevada and the famous city of Las Vegas. All of the mainly male characters play a superb and distinctive role.
I recommend this comedy to everyone who hasn't laughed in a while, enjoys American movies full of jokes and doesn't get offended by harsh language. Enjoy yourself!