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Chyornaya Molniya (2009)
Black lightning vs Mercedes Benz :) Spoilers contained
So I was waiting for this movie to appear for a long time. I saw the trailer and I had greater expectations. But apart from special effects and a touch of nostalgia for the Soviet times I think this movie is seriously flowed. Some spoilers here : The hero survived some transformations that did not seem very logical: Quick switch from being a normal person to someone obsessed with making money just to show off in front of a girl? A very fast transformation from someone who caused his fathers death with total luck of interest in people to being a super hero? Then some laws of the physics were crashed like stopping a van through hitting it from behind, being able to fly on a Mercedes in space without freezing, starting a Volga after it has been drowned, etc. Not to mention shameless advertising of apple cell phones who ring under water. At last I think I miss the feeling as a whole in the movie. They tried to tell a story and to touch some sensitive topics but they failed. On the whole its worth watching as it is fun but I think something is missing and the screenplay should have been rewritten with more attention to detail. Still my favorite is when the sign of Mercedes and Volga were opposed when flying to the stratosphere, its quite amusing :)
Iron Man (2008)
special effects OK, otherwise crap
SFX OK otherwise total bulls**t, very weak and unbelievable, much, much worse than batman or superman, lost somewhere between anti terrorist myths ( here afghan) and general stupidity, and honestly, I had to say sorry to my wife I brought her to such crappy movie :) Characters unbelievable, ideas simply missing, logic is murdered, flashy exteriors don't help a lot, in other words really only the gadgets were nice and I knew it but still went to see them...sorry I like gadgets. I don't know why I have to write like 10 lines for this movie, its simply one line and it says don't waste your time in cinema, maybe take it when its cheap from the local video store or rent it cheap as it looks expensive but is really cheap in ideas and intelligence.
Modern Times (1936)
Total classic ! A Must See !
Sadly many young people have not watched Chaplin's movies. Hopefully this will change. This is an absolutely must see movie. Anyone will be entertained and touched by this timeless classical satire with a deep feel of humanity and warmness. Many people may understand incorrectly the idea of modernization as a nameless monster which obsesses peoples lives and souls through machinery, computers(which were still not present during the movie was shot - smile), etc. This is deeply wrong I think and this is for example the difference between this movie and for example The Matrix which is quite pointless obsession with the prehistoric, idolized fear for the unknown and of the brave new world. On the other hand Chaplin tells us a story about capitalism, bureaucracy, dehumanization, poverty, of the little man trapped in the big machine of the government and thrown out on the street as a piece of trash, after his employer have sucked his brains out of work. The metaphor es are so direct and colorful sometimes that you can only sit and watch speechless while the whole story is told. My favorite moments are so many but I cannot forget Charlie trapped in the big machine, Charlie going crazy on the production line, Charlie and his girl friend dreaming of a better life, etc.I repeat the story is so totally and overwhelmingly human that even the big factory and the machines cannot spoil but only stress the man, a man fighting for his normal life in a crazy and anti-human society.
Shichinin no samurai (1954)
One of the best movies ever
If words true classic have a meaning, this meaning will fit to the movie. It is black and white, it is old, it contains atmosphere and heroes from another time(yet still applicable), the morals and the mode are even little bit nostalgic. Sorry for the "olds", it is timeless. The typical wit, courage and color of the Kurosawa characters is so outstanding that I think if he could make the movie now in color you would need about 30 seconds to recognize his hand. I also think the actors helped him a lot. It is a timeless and simple story, yet deeply touched by sensitive details. Do not watch this move if you want cheap effects, suspense and action. But if you want a truly touching story to raise your spirits this is what you should watch.
Titanic (1997)
anti-art, whining, boring, extra loaded with effects
One of the worst movies I have ever seen. I put 4 only because it is one of the blockbusters and it has some effects, also some not so bad acting. First thing I hate about this movie it is too long. Second thing is its not romantic, it is over any limits and really not touching at all. Another thing is the music I hate, awful really, I believe Canadians have many better things... We watched it with a friend and the only moment we liked was really when Leonardo dived never to appear again. If you watch only this movie you will hate him, but I give him the credit for other movies. As one here said I love to hate it, yes and most of the people I know hate it. This is a really awful production , an example of what you can make with lots of money and no feelings and brains at all.
Wag the Dog (1997)
truly powerful and scary, military marketing for the madmind
WARNING !!! spoiler or not but this contains social opinion. If you are narrow minded lunkhead from the redneck states that continue to vote for George Bush do not read this! When I saw the movie it was after the Bosnia and Serbia conflicts and the only thing I said to myself is these guys should have known something, later on I figured its just the same story happening over and over again, someone wants to "peacekeep" someone's country and steal the money/petrol/political influence/whatever. This is not a comedy but the horrible truth about war after war after war incited by the American and other governments. You must see this movie. You must be politically prepared to face it and to know the region and the population of the Balkans or any other similar region like this. You know the story - Vietnam, Afganistan, Iraq, Serbia, Bosnia, Albania...... now see this movie.
Dark City (1998)
Think really matrix but real one, think original, think noir, think and watch
I was very pleased to see a review saying something like that because I think The Matrix is just a pale copycat of this movie. Matrix is so not crafty, so common and unintelligent compared to this movie that it is really amazing it still has fans... Anyway if you want to see an original this is the movie. Classical film noir atmosphere with modern tones and ideas, a movie so dark and still emits light in the end. The camera is gorgeous, the actors are not bad, the plot is quite OK...I repeat for me the visuals are the best in this movie, you have to watch it, i do not want to tell you anything more it is a striking experience, preferably if you watch in a dark room all by your self with a cup in hand.
Forrest Gump (1994)
For me this is the best American movie
Not because it is the best movie ever , I cannot define such , its simply so full of American flavors and humor that you cannot resist to watch it once, twice, many times over and still discover details, jokes, lines, symbols, history, music, all these things typical and amusing. First you have a brilliant sense of humor, well sometimes rough around the edges but still like a diamond shine. Second - so many historically important events and stories, scenery, heroes, etc. that I really enjoyed it. Third - the music is really good, also typical and fit to the scenes and moments in the movie. Fourth... I am tired of discussing but I would like to say just go ahead and watch this, especially if you are European tired of American movies, Americans really can make a good laugh movie implanted with very deep thinking and brilliant allusions. Oh I almost forgot the acting of Tom Hanks is quite perfect!
Fallen Angels (1996)
Maybe the best animation I have seen
It is not the animation itself and the pictures, the whole atmosphere of the movie is very specific, magical, and you feel like watching more and more. I am truly surprised such a movie had only one comment and only 10 users voted. This is really a must see for animation, that is why I voted with 10. Problem is I have it on tape only, I should have a look for DVD . The music, the characters, the plot, the atmosphere, everything is appealing and enchanting. It has different parts and various heroes and the story is well made up and the different parts stick one to each other without interruption but rather a pleasant surprise. My final thought is take a beer or coffee or whatever you like and watch the movie at home with a good sound system .