Foreign Film Recommendations - Blu-ray Forum

WyldeMan45 · 01-23-2010, 07:15 AM

I know there are lots of folks on here, who enjoy foreign films as like I do. I haven't seen a lot but I have enjoyed the ones I've watched. I was just wondering what foreign films you've seen and would recommend. I am currently really looking forward to the release of "Terribly Happy" cause that films looks like a Danish Twin Peaks! To give you an idea of the ones I've seen and liked here are a few titles:

Oldboy
Let The Right One In
District B13
Brotherhood of the Wolf
JCVD

I use netflix so I have access to a lot of foreign titles, so please let the recommendations fly. I've been curious about "Revanche" and "Thirst" and "Rec" has anybody seen them?

Decado · 01-23-2010, 07:31 AM

I've seen Thirst, but never heard of "Revanche". Thirst was alright, a bit slow and odd (even for that director). Glad I saw it, but I won't watch it again. Not nearly at the level of Oldboy.

I've been pretty fond of Korean movies over the last decade. The majority of my favourites are:

The Good, the Bad, the Weird
Brotherhood of War
The Chaser
Musa
A Bittersweet Life
The Host
City of Violence

Not sure if I like that Hollywood is trying to draw away some of Korea's top talent (which could be one of the reasons why there weren't any real stand outs in 2009).

I saw a couple of really great at WWII films lately out of Europe that I highly recommend:

Downfall
Black Book

Oh, and a pick that comes out of left field, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. It is a mystery film from Sweden. I thought it was very well done (may have been the first film I've seen that, at least AFAIK, was Swedish).

Yautja · 01-23-2010, 07:31 AM

Pans Labyrinth
The Devil's Backbone
The Orphanage

Lepidopterous · 01-23-2010, 07:46 AM

Amelie
Pan's Labyrinth
The Orphanage
Chungking Express
Tell No One
Audition
Run Lola Run
High Tension

bingtau · 01-23-2010, 08:47 AM

If you like David Fincher's Seven then Memories of Murder is worth a shot.

Twilight Samurai is far superior to The Last Samurai.

Audition if you want something freaky.

3 Iron if you want a love story.

Le Samourai for some classic French film noir.

Lepidopterous · 01-23-2010, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by WyldeMan45

I know there are lots of folks on here, who enjoy foreign films as like I do. I haven't seen a lot but I have enjoyed the ones I've watched. I was just wondering what foreign films you've seen and would recommend. I am currently really looking forward to the release of "Terribly Happy" cause that films looks like a Danish Twin Peaks! To give you an idea of the ones I've seen and liked here are a few titles:

Oldboy
Let The Right One In
District B13
Brotherhood of the Wolf
JCVD

I use netflix so I have access to a lot of foreign titles, so please let the recommendations fly. I've been curious about "Revanche" and "Thirst" and "Rec" has anybody seen them?

I highly recommend Thirst. It's very original and distinguishes itself from other vampire movies which is difficult to do these days. Just a heads up though, it is very sexual (I didn't expect that my first viewing).

Some foreign classics that everyone should see (I think most people have):
Seven Samurai
The Bicycle Thief
City of God

OrlandoEastwood · 01-23-2010, 10:21 AM

Casshern.

zombie63 · 01-23-2010, 12:31 PM

One I would highly recommend from Germany is The White Ribbon, it was the film that won the golden globe for best foreign film. Its a deeply disturbing study of a small rural village just before the onset of WW1 - A must see !!!!

Johnny Vinyl · 01-23-2010, 12:33 PM

The Lives of Others Get it!

John

Johnny Vinyl · 01-23-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by zombie63

One I would highly recommend from Germany is The White Ribbon, it was the film that won the golden globe for best foreign film. Its a deeply disturbing study of a small rural village just before the onset of WW1 - A must see !!!!

Thanks for that!

EDIT: I noticed it's Region B locked. Damn!

John

zombie63 · 01-23-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

The Lives of Others Get it!

John

Yes i have this one of the greatest films to come out in years.

Elvis · 01-23-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

The Lives of Others Get it!

John

That's a big +1 also Downfall is great as well.

tlimof · 01-23-2010, 01:48 PM

Nine Queens
Paloma de Papel (Paper Dove)
Any movie directed by Pedro Almodovar
Mañana te Cuento (I'll tell you tomorrow)
Rudo y Cursi

I hope you like this movies.

Mahatma · 01-23-2010, 01:53 PM

The class.A french gem

Johnny Vinyl · 01-23-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

That's a big +1 also Downfall is great as well.

Can you provide a link? And will it play here in N.A. - Region A?

John

denger76 · 01-23-2010, 02:06 PM

I own many foreign language blu ray titles. Some of my library consists of:

Red Cliff (Parts 1 & 2)
Brotherhood of War
IP Man
Warlords
Brotherhood of the Wolf
Perhaps Love
Fearless

I love martial arts films and war epics. Hopefully in 2010 we will get more great titles on Blu ray.

quirkmanly · 01-23-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Can you provide a link? And will it play here in N.A. - Region A?

John

Review here John. Excellent movie. Lossy sound but as this is essentially a dialogue driven film, that shouldn't deter you. It plays without an issue (including extras) on my Region A PS3.

mikejet · 01-23-2010, 02:11 PM

Graveyard of Honor. The best film by Takashi Miike.

Johnny Vinyl · 01-23-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by quirkmanly

Review here John. Excellent movie. Lossy sound but as this is essentially a dialogue driven film, that shouldn't deter you. It plays without an issue (including extras) on my Region A PS3.

Thanks qm! I thought I did a search on Downfall and it wouldn't come up. Must have typed it wrong...oh well.

Not a bad price either...gonna have a look for a few others and maybe place an order today! Glad to see it plays fine on the PS3. Any other foreign Region A flicks at a good price that you would recommend? May as well get a few!

John

Elvis · 01-23-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Thanks qm! I thought I did a search on Downfall and it wouldn't come up. Must have typed it wrong...oh well.
Not a bad price either...gonna have a look for a few others and maybe place an order today! Glad to see it plays fine on the PS3. Any other foreign Region A flicks at a good price that you would recommend? May as well get a few!

John

Der Untergang = Downfall http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363163/

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Downfall-Blu-ray/1566/
Yes the disc is region free.

01-23-2010, 07:15 AM	#1
WyldeMan45 Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Western Washington Blu-ray collection:49 Trading Score:15	Foreign Film Recommendations I know there are lots of folks on here, who enjoy foreign films as like I do. I haven't seen a lot but I have enjoyed the ones I've watched. I was just wondering what foreign films you've seen and would recommend. I am currently really looking forward to the release of "Terribly Happy" cause that films looks like a Danish Twin Peaks! To give you an idea of the ones I've seen and liked here are a few titles: Oldboy Let The Right One In District B13 Brotherhood of the Wolf JCVD I use netflix so I have access to a lot of foreign titles, so please let the recommendations fly. I've been curious about "Revanche" and "Thirst" and "Rec" has anybody seen them? Last edited by WyldeMan45; 01-23-2010 at 07:23 AM.

01-23-2010, 07:31 AM	#2
Decado Expert Member Member since:Dec 2009	I've seen Thirst, but never heard of "Revanche". Thirst was alright, a bit slow and odd (even for that director). Glad I saw it, but I won't watch it again. Not nearly at the level of Oldboy. I've been pretty fond of Korean movies over the last decade. The majority of my favourites are: The Good, the Bad, the Weird Brotherhood of War The Chaser Musa A Bittersweet Life The Host City of Violence Not sure if I like that Hollywood is trying to draw away some of Korea's top talent (which could be one of the reasons why there weren't any real stand outs in 2009). I saw a couple of really great at WWII films lately out of Europe that I highly recommend: Downfall Black Book Oh, and a pick that comes out of left field, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. It is a mystery film from Sweden. I thought it was very well done (may have been the first film I've seen that, at least AFAIK, was Swedish). Last edited by Decado; 01-23-2010 at 07:35 AM.

01-23-2010, 08:47 AM	#5
bingtau Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:WI Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:483 Blu-ray reviews:7	Seven If you like David Fincher's Seven then Memories of Murder is worth a shot. Twilight Samurai is far superior to The Last Samurai. Audition if you want something freaky. 3 Iron if you want a love story. Le Samourai for some classic French film noir.

01-23-2010, 02:06 PM	#16
denger76 Member Member since:Feb 2009 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:734 DVD collection:11 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:13 Blu-ray reviews: 40	Wish For More Foreign Blu Ray Titles I own many foreign language blu ray titles. Some of my library consists of: Red Cliff (Parts 1 & 2) Brotherhood of War IP Man Warlords Brotherhood of the Wolf Perhaps Love Fearless I love martial arts films and war epics. Hopefully in 2010 we will get more great titles on Blu ray.

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