movies.

[ninjaxmaster]

hey everybody, since this is the section for any sort of discussion, i was wondering what movies you all like. I thuroughly enjoy anime movies, my favorite being Akira, though i rarely get to watch them, because most of the time i just watch movies with friends and for some reason they all look at anime as a lower form of cinema, i don't see why, the stories are quite fantastic, i also like martial arts films, though i havr not seen many, i like crouching tiger hidden dragon, and seven samurai. i have yet to see House of Flying Daggers, i was going to purchase it today, but it's highly over priced, but i might just buy the combo which has HoFD and CTHD for only $7 more than HoFD alone. anyways, i also like pulp fiction, not the genre, but the film, i found the collectors edition at a low price recently, but i didn't have enough cash on hand for it, so i'll have to go back and get it, anyways, that's the majority of films i like. some others are Jurassic Park, spaceballs , se7en ( starring brad pitt and morgan freeman, if you haven't seen it and enjoy suspense/thrillers, you should see this.) Anyways, if any of you have seen House of Flying Daggers, tell me how if it's good! :)

[ShininShado]

Favorite movies, in order - Last Emperor, Of Mice and Men, Happy Gilmore, Young Buddha, Knight's Tale, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, and Meet the Fockers.

[ToshiMaru]

If we're going for live movies, i have a lot. But if we're going for anime, i got a lot too; but technically, i'd go for Miyazaki's works. The man is a god, i like the music and creatures and worlds that he creates. :puppy_dog

[ninjaxmaster]

Favorite movies, in order - Last Emperor, Of Mice and Men, Happy Gilmore, Young Buddha, Knight's Tale, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, and Meet the Fockers.

Which 'Of Mice and Men' is it? i saw the one with, John Malkovich, I think is his name. I quite enjoyed it, but my classmates all hated it for one reason or another ( We watched it in our english class after reading the novel. a good, but short read.). I don't know why students always hate the films their teachers pick out...

[ShininShado]

That is the one, with John Malchovich or whatever, was a dang good movie and close to book. I left off Shogun Assassin, another good movie, banned in 37 countries!!!

[Lothius]

Battle Royale owns :P

[masterofwind]

The bundock saints... and when it comes to anime there is just to many of them.

[moses]

BOONDOCK SAINTS is one of the best efing movies around. I also love underworld and anchorman.

[masterofwind]

Man I really need to get rid of my type and spelling demon. Boondock saints... thank you moses. Underworld is durn good as well American History X... damn good movie.

[ShininShado]

Underworld pretty good, Van Helsing good... for a 2 year old. :eek5:

[ninjaxmaster]

I left off Shogun Assassin, another good movie, banned in 37 countries!!!

Shogun Assassin, that is the one that Black Mamba watches with her daughter near the end of Kill Bill Vol. II correct? i haven't seen it, i hope it's not banned in canada, if so i'll have to aquire a copy somehow :wink:

[ShininShado]

Just a lot of gratitious blood splatter, nothing really bad, I think some decapitations and dismemberments maybe.

[Kuzukago]

If you enjoyed Shogun Assassin, i suggest you track down the Lone Wolf and Cub series that it was basically ripped from. I believe there are six movies in all, all incredible, all graphically violent.

[ShininShado]

Had Lone Wolf and Cub as my original avatar, hahaha. Also, you should post introduction in intro thread sir, not sure that I saw it yet. In any event, welcome to forums.

[Kuzukago]

Thanks! I'll be sure to do that.

[ninjaxmaster]

If you enjoyed Shogun Assassin, i suggest you track down the Lone Wolf and Cub series that it was basically ripped from. I believe there are six movies in all, all incredible, all graphically violent.

Isn't shogun assassin the same thing as Lone Wolf and Cub? I was looking for it on various electronics and movie websites and they often show as the same thing or will have Shogun Assassin AKA Lone Wolf and Cub AKA Baby Cart. I just assumed Shogun Assassin was the first in the series of Lone Wolf and Cub films.

[Kuzukago]

From what i understand, Shogun Assassin is basically key scenes taken from the first two Lone Wolf and Cub films and edited together in one movie with added narration by a grown-up Daigoro. I don't know if they've done anything different recently.

[Sanctus]

I believe I saw House of the Flying Daggers, if its the one w/ that one girl who is supposedly blind. But, so far my favorite movie of all time has to be Hero! :)

[Slots]

im sorry but Kung Fu Hustle wins >.>

[Trin]

Here's a list of my favorite movies in absolutely no particular order:

Fight Club
Se7en
Blade Runner
Minority Report
The Third Man
Citizen Kane
Raiders of the Lost Ark
UHF
Ghost in the Shell
Twilight Samurai
Akira
Metropolis (the anime)
Perfect Blue
Millennium Actress

I probably left some out. Oh well. :\

[ShininShado]

Liked Minority Report too... went back to Lone Wolf avatar, wheee!

[Trin]

Liked Minority Report too... went back to Lone Wolf avatar, wheee!

I personally think it's one of Spielberg's best movies. The use of destiny and how uncertain life is when you know your destiny is so compelling. I also loved the cinematography.

[ToshiMaru]

yep, it was a great movie, with all the futuristic designs. But, hopefully in our reality, our cars dont get auto-drive in the highways. And the identification with the Eyes, that was a great thing.

[Trin]

yep, it was a great movie, with all the futuristic designs. But, hopefully in our reality, our cars dont get auto-drive in the highways. And the identification with the Eyes, that was a great thing.

Those aren't cars. If you notice, the lexus he drives after the chase scene in the factory is what cars are like. Highways use a sophisticated maglev track. Those are merely passenger compartments that are connected to apartments around the city. If you notice, they swivel, etc.

[ToshiMaru]

yeah, and that was pretty crazy too. :burnout:

[ShininShado]

I personally think it's one of Spielberg's best movies. The use of destiny and how uncertain life is when you know your destiny is so compelling. I also loved the cinematography.


I really wrestled with the predestination factor when Cruise charged into the room, hoping to change the future. Also made me question my morals and if what I thought was right maybe wasn't exactly true. A lot of compelling issues in that movie, also pretty entertaining.

[Sanctus]

Hmmm, Did anyone like that one movie Fist of the North Star? I thought it was pretty cool myself. I loved the story's concept. But, they also came out w/ a the New Fist of the North Star (sequel) I thought it was pretty good, wasnt as good as the first tho.

[Slots]

then watch the anime Fist of the north star XD complete with poping heads... (i think)

[ShininShado]

Legend of the Drunken Master really good too.

[Link293]

Equilibrium, followed closely by The Fifth Element.

[Abc]

I agree with most of your entries but I have one more thing to add: Sin City

Bow down to your superior!

[Trin]

then watch the anime Fist of the north star XD complete with poping heads... (i think)

Arc System Works (the guys behind Guilty Gear) are working on a Fist of the North Star fighting game, complete with awesome high res sprites. It runs on Atomiswave (arcade board).

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[SunWuKong]

Seven Samurai.
Akira
Big Trouble in Little China
Brazil
Evil Dead II
:chinese: Hard Boiled/Tai Chi Master/Swordsman II/Bride With White Hair

[Trin]

Big Trouble in Little China


I love that movie. Was watching it on INHD2 day before yesterday. :)

[Abc]

If we're mentioning evil dead then we must also mention Army of Darkness hahah that movie was trippy

[Bengrizzly]

7 Samurai Old japanese movie. Also Saw that they made it into a recent anime Was interested in seeing it. Also like the last samurai Very well put together. I know everyone hates tom cruise but I look past the loser :)

[Xokken]

If we're mentioning evil dead then we must also mention Army of Darkness hahah that movie was trippy

Yeah, Army Of Darkness has to be one of my favorite movies, if not my favorite. That movie's unforgettable; Evil Dead was good too, but Army Of Darkness has all the great cliches, and one liners..

[nobody4422]

Ok I dont know if this thread is for good movies or your favorite movies, but heres a couple Ive seen that are pretty good and you should watch and probably havent already.

Requiem for a Dream (American)
Battle Royale (Japanese)
Yojimbo (Japanese)
Seven Samurai (Japanese)
Suicide Club (Japanese)

I know most of these movies are japanese, but Im not some sort of japanese movie buff. I have know of other movies its just youve probably seen them already. Anyway top 2 on the list are Requiem for a Dream for all you stoners out there and Battle Royale if you like movies that are kinda screwed up.

That last one, Suicide Club isnt so much good as it is just completely :censored: up. Really I want you to watch just so someone can explain it to me. I just finished watching it at my friends house and I probably said "What the frak" about 10 times after it ended. More times if you count during the movie. Please, someone explain it to me.

[ninjaxmaster]

Requiem For a Dream is messed up... didn't follow it well, but i guess i watched it at 3 in the morning...

[SunWuKong]

...Also Saw that they made it into a recent anime Was interested in seeing it...It was okay.

Must be mentioned:
:hail: Serenity!!

(Go see it. Go now. The more money they get, they better chance of seeing more. :D )

[Xenetic]

My favorite anime is fooly cooly =)

sure its short but yea =P

[musifuger]

Ill just throw up my favorite samurai movie, twilight samurai (: for some maybe not so hot, only a little action throughtout, but good when it comes (: