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KingRad · 02-15-2013, 06:19 AM

I Saw the Devil - 4.5/5

Fast paced, great camerawork, phenomenal acting, and a great plot. This has to be one of my favorite serial killer films, right behind Zodiac, but ahead of Se7en.

Al_The_Strange · 02-15-2013, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by legendarymatt92

According to a review of it on YouTube, the film was shot with 2 cameras - 1 that was on tape, and so could be remastered better, and an early full digital camera, which meant the footage could not be made to look any better. Apparently there are complete scenes that have obviously been shot on the terrible digital camera, so they're all crazy grainy with so much visual noise it's unbelievable.

Did you find this with your copy?

I thought the bulk of the issues were pretty subtle. Grain and noise were present, but never really drowned out the picture or made it unwatchable imo (certainly not as bad as movies like Ong Bak, The Killer, or Ichi the Killer, which stand as the worst-looking BDs I've seen; although I think those ones are all actual film, not digital). It was just, now and then, I'd notice an oddity here and there.

Gentle softness seemed to be the prevailing issue I noticed. Like I said, not blatant DNR or anything; I'm not sure if it was filmed that way, or the image was filtered, or what.

I did notice in the extras that Wiseau was using double-cameras (and he's going on to write a book about it, for all you budding film students

). In spite of that and the info you've given, the Blu-Ray might be the best it will ever get.

BelindaParke · 02-15-2013, 07:32 AM

special 26 just an awesome movie to watch i would like to give 10/10 for this movie. although the movie is having the older print of 80 but sound quality is just awesome

jvince · 02-15-2013, 11:56 AM

The Red Balloon (1956)
dir. Albert Lamorisse

The Good: The concept. The themes. The cinematography. The special effects. The musical score. The editing. The magic. Everything about it is sheer perfection. Endlessly watchable.

The Bad: None.

The Bottom Line: A simple, timeless masterpiece, The Red Balloon is the closest thing to a perfect film that I've ever seen.

Abdrewes · 02-15-2013, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jvince

El Globo Rojo / The Red Balloon / Le Ballon Rouge [ Albert Lamorisse ] (1956) Completo - YouTube

The Red Balloon (1956)
dir. Albert Lamorisse

The Good: The concept. The themes. The cinematography. The special effects. The musical score. The editing. The magic. Everything about it is sheer perfection. Endlessly watchable.

The Bad: None.

The Bottom Line: A simple, timeless masterpiece, The Red Balloon is the closest thing to a perfect film that I've ever seen.

My import is on it's way. I was excited to read what the story was about, but your review failed me in that regard. I think it has to do with a Red balloon and a little boy, though.

SquidPuppet · 02-15-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jvince

The Little Match Girl - HQ Disney - YouTube

The Little Matchgirl (2006)
dir. Roger Allers

The Good: Nice animation. Moving musical score (turn the volume way up). That ending... Not your typical Disney ending.

The Bad: A tad manipulative (but it did almost move me to tears. Almost).

The Bottom Line: If you liked Grave of the Fireflies, give this short a look.

Foggy · 02-16-2013, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jvince

El Globo Rojo / The Red Balloon / Le Ballon Rouge [ Albert Lamorisse ] (1956) Completo - YouTube

The Red Balloon (1956)
dir. Albert Lamorisse

The Good: The concept. The themes. The cinematography. The special effects. The musical score. The editing. The magic. Everything about it is sheer perfection. Endlessly watchable.

The Bad: None.

The Bottom Line: A simple, timeless masterpiece, The Red Balloon is the closest thing to a perfect film that I've ever seen.

I'll watch tomorrow along with Le Jeteé.

KingRad · 02-16-2013, 04:20 AM

Moonrise Kingdom - 4/5

I really enjoy Wes Anderson flicks, and this one is no different. It's fun, whimsical, unique, and has a fantastic cast.

Lepidopterous · 02-16-2013, 07:02 AM

I watched Antichrist tonight

[Show spoiler]

jvince · 02-16-2013, 12:31 PM

Father and Daughter (2001)
dir. Michael Dudok de Wit

The Good: Excellent storytelling. Impressive pencil/charcoal animation. Great musical score and sound effects. Certified heart-wrencher.

The Bad: None.

The Bottom Line: A simple yet powerful tale of loss and longing, de Wit's Academy Award-winning Father and Daughter is surely the most touching 8 minutes you'll ever see.

jvince · 02-16-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

My import is on it's way. I was excited to read what the story was about, but your review failed me in that regard. I think it has to do with a Red balloon and a little boy, though.

Yeah, that's all you really need to know. Any further info would be crossing spoiler territory.

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Originally Posted by Foggy

I'll watch tomorrow along with Le Jeteé.

I was planning to revisit that one too. Hope you like both of them.

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Abdrewes · 02-16-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jvince

Father And Daughter - 2000 Academy Award for Animated Short Film - YouTube

Father and Daughter (2001)
dir. Michael Dudok de Wit

The Good: Excellent storytelling. Impressive pencil/charcoal animation. Great musical score and sound effects. Certified heart-wrencher.

The Bad: None.

The Bottom Line: A simple yet powerful tale of loss and longing, de Wit's Academy Award-winning Father and Daughter is surely the most touching 8 minutes you'll ever see.

Wow, the image looks like a Dali painting with the long shadows and empty horizons.

legendarymatt92 · 02-16-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jvince

Father And Daughter - 2000 Academy Award for Animated Short Film

[Show spoiler]

Very beautiful story and amazing animation. Have you seen The Monk and the Fish by the same director? Really great short, and quite funny as well.

Foggy · 02-16-2013, 11:23 PM

A Good Day To Die Hard wasn't very good at all...

Abdrewes · 02-17-2013, 12:30 AM

Once Upon a Time in Anatolia

Among the most carefully modulated and finely crafted work of the last year stands Nuri Bilge Ceylan's Once Upon a Time in Anatolia. What would otherwise be a standard procedural thriller is metamorphosed into a thoughtful rumination on the deadening of several public servant's souls and the inescapability of fate and the value of accepting the multifaceted nature of evidence. In one hundred year's what would be made of their grave turmoils? Will the barren land, which they occupy, remember the efforts of several policemen and a doctor?

On a clear night, amongst the numerous hills, a sinewy road is exposed. We are thrust into the action with meticulous detail for the search of a certain burial spot in one of the many empty fields. One stop after another is made as the suspects are reluctant in divulging any useful information. Once a desired end result has been met, to what extent is is zero sum and is is possible for the inevitable cranking of a gears to make more sense than their cyclical nature allows?

Doctor Cemal tags along while Prosecutor Nusret oversees the search. Above all, their relationship and numerous conversations provide the film theme and nuance. Their contrasting views on the deterministic nature of crime will be tested as the inevitable is unearthed.

This is an extraordinary film that will reward the patient. It's the rare film that's not afraid to detail mundane and small processes that comprises an investigation. It's well researched and pulls no punches. In place of a traditional score or overused character development methods, the film accepts the earthy details of the character's lives and the land which envelopes them. In the numerous establishing shots, the soundtrack is composed of natural sounds: the wind's whir, the crickets chirp and when the mis en scene veers into the metaphysical, the crackle of thunder.*

4/4

KingRad · 02-17-2013, 05:40 AM

Annie Hall - 5/5

This is what I believe to be Woody Allen's masterpiece. Woody Allen tends to write his films as almost an extension of himself, and it shines through in Annie Hall . Allen's character, Alvy Singer, is neurotic, intolerant, and obsessive, and you get the feeling that Allen isn't much different in his day to day life. This aids the film in connecting to the audience on a more human level, a level that most everyone can relate to. This isn't the perfect love story, it's not love riddled with cliche barriers, breakthroughs, laughs, sadness, and teary eyed happiness. Annie Hall however is hilarious to the core, while at the same time providing a more accurate representation of relationships than most films care to attempt.

jvince · 02-17-2013, 03:12 PM

The Man Who Planted Trees (1988)
dir. Frédéric Back

The Good: Top-notch storytelling. Inspiring. Christopher Plummer is the man, and Frédéric Back is an animation god for creating such an unparalleled work of art. Goosebump-inducing musical score. Great sound effects. High replay value, especially if you appreciate gorgeous animations.

The Bad: None.

The Bottom Line: Without a doubt, one of the finest animated films ever made, Frédéric Back's The Man Who Planted Trees is just mind-blowing, jaws-on-the-floor flawlessness. Watch it. Now.

jvince · 02-17-2013, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Wow, the image looks like a Dali painting with the long shadows and empty horizons.

Have you checked it out yet?

Quote:

Originally Posted by legendarymatt92

Very beautiful story and amazing animation. Have you seen The Monk and the Fish by the same director? Really great short, and quite funny as well.

Not yet. I'll try to watch it some time.

Abdrewes · 02-17-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jvince

Have you checked it out yet?

I certainly will. My laptop is so slow, so I do everything at the University's Library

SquidPuppet · 02-17-2013, 11:39 PM

Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Collection

This Blu-ray includes four films. "A Grand Day Out," "A Matter of Loaf and Death," "A Close Shave," and the Oscar-winning "The Wrong Trousers."

5/5 for all of them. Great animation, great characters, great stories and great storytelling.

And a BUNCH of great bonus features too.

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02-15-2013, 06:19 AM	#31241
KingRad Special Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Youngstown, OH Blu-ray collection:475 DVD collection:116	I Saw the Devil - 4.5/5 Fast paced, great camerawork, phenomenal acting, and a great plot. This has to be one of my favorite serial killer films, right behind Zodiac, but ahead of Se7en.

02-15-2013, 07:32 AM	#31243
BelindaParke Junior Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:New york	special 26 just an awesome movie to watch i would like to give 10/10 for this movie. although the movie is having the older print of 80 but sound quality is just awesome

02-16-2013, 04:20 AM	#31248
KingRad Special Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Youngstown, OH Blu-ray collection:475 DVD collection:116	Moonrise Kingdom - 4/5 I really enjoy Wes Anderson flicks, and this one is no different. It's fun, whimsical, unique, and has a fantastic cast.

02-16-2013, 07:02 AM	#31249
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	I watched Antichrist tonight [Show spoiler]

02-16-2013, 11:23 PM	#31254
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:3603 DVD collection:47	A Good Day To Die Hard wasn't very good at all...

02-17-2013, 12:30 AM	#31255
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	Once Upon a Time in Anatolia Among the most carefully modulated and finely crafted work of the last year stands Nuri Bilge Ceylan's Once Upon a Time in Anatolia. What would otherwise be a standard procedural thriller is metamorphosed into a thoughtful rumination on the deadening of several public servant's souls and the inescapability of fate and the value of accepting the multifaceted nature of evidence. In one hundred year's what would be made of their grave turmoils? Will the barren land, which they occupy, remember the efforts of several policemen and a doctor? On a clear night, amongst the numerous hills, a sinewy road is exposed. We are thrust into the action with meticulous detail for the search of a certain burial spot in one of the many empty fields. One stop after another is made as the suspects are reluctant in divulging any useful information. Once a desired end result has been met, to what extent is is zero sum and is is possible for the inevitable cranking of a gears to make more sense than their cyclical nature allows? Doctor Cemal tags along while Prosecutor Nusret oversees the search. Above all, their relationship and numerous conversations provide the film theme and nuance. Their contrasting views on the deterministic nature of crime will be tested as the inevitable is unearthed. This is an extraordinary film that will reward the patient. It's the rare film that's not afraid to detail mundane and small processes that comprises an investigation. It's well researched and pulls no punches. In place of a traditional score or overused character development methods, the film accepts the earthy details of the character's lives and the land which envelopes them. In the numerous establishing shots, the soundtrack is composed of natural sounds: the wind's whir, the crickets chirp and when the mis en scene veers into the metaphysical, the crackle of thunder.* 4/4

02-17-2013, 05:40 AM	#31256
KingRad Special Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Youngstown, OH Blu-ray collection:475 DVD collection:116	Annie Hall - 5/5 This is what I believe to be Woody Allen's masterpiece. Woody Allen tends to write his films as almost an extension of himself, and it shines through in Annie Hall . Allen's character, Alvy Singer, is neurotic, intolerant, and obsessive, and you get the feeling that Allen isn't much different in his day to day life. This aids the film in connecting to the audience on a more human level, a level that most everyone can relate to. This isn't the perfect love story, it's not love riddled with cliche barriers, breakthroughs, laughs, sadness, and teary eyed happiness. Annie Hall however is hilarious to the core, while at the same time providing a more accurate representation of relationships than most films care to attempt.

02-17-2013, 11:39 PM	#31260
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Collection This Blu-ray includes four films. "A Grand Day Out," "A Matter of Loaf and Death," "A Close Shave," and the Oscar-winning "The Wrong Trousers." 5/5 for all of them. Great animation, great characters, great stories and great storytelling. And a BUNCH of great bonus features too.

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